Pennsylvania’s Act 1 was supposed to guarantee high school credits for kids coming out of the juvenile justice system. Instead, students and educators say lack of training and oversight have left families to fight for their education alone.
Students who take coursework in juvenile facilities say it’s not always easy to get credit for their work. Chalkbeat Philadelphia wants to talk solutions.
Handle With Care aims to help police notify schools when a student witnesses a traumatic event. There’s no data yet on whether it’s led to more services.
Precious Eshiet moved to the U.S. from Nigeria at age 11. She wants young people not to be pigeonholed based on their race or economic background.
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Philadelphia schools’ safety chief says conflict mediation, trusted adults, and safe corridors will remain core to the district’s violence prevention plan.
A training program for coaches in Philadelphia seeks to help players deal with trauma off the field.
Chalkbeat Philadelphia is hosting an inaugural back-to-school rap contest. Those 19 and younger can enter by sending a video to Chalkbeat on Instagram.
District officials say their focus this school year is on improving academics.
Officials hope the new setup will prevent fights, but students in New York City have criticized a similar system due to privacy concerns.