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Brigette Herbst: School uncertainty erodes the trust of our most vulnerable students

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021
Brigette Herbst
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School lockdowns don’t just make it harder for students to learn–they also deprive some some students of a safe space where they feel protected. School COVID policies are failing these students and betraying their trust.
By Brigette Herbst

Sports

Beth Ann Rosica: Masks while playing sports – students say it feels like being waterboarded

April 7, 2021April 12, 2021
Beth Ann Rosica

Local school districts have adopted policies requiring student athletes to wear masks while playing sports. But neither the science nor common sense explain why it’s helpful and mounting evidence shows why it’s harmful, bordering on barbaric.
By Beth Ann Rosica, Ph.D.

Education

Michael Graham: Union official defends closed classrooms — students learning ‘different skills’ from remote learning

February 20, 2021February 20, 2021
Michael Graham

A prominent Montgomery County teachers union official is pushing back on calls to reopen schools, arguing that remote learning might actually be good for students.
By Michael Graham

News

Christen Smith: Pennsylvania educators fret as the school year looms with no concrete state guidance

August 5, 2020April 19, 2021
Christen Smith

Will the Wolf administration re-open schools for in-person education this year?
By Christen Smith

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Terry Tracy: Abington Township School Board member accuses police officers of shooting students in schools

February 3, 2020April 19, 2021
Terry Tracy
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Abington Township’s school board has a chance to show the rest of the country how to have a thoughtful discussion about a hugely controversial topic.
By Terry Tracy

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