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Celebrating first-day of school in Camden as heat forces early closure
NBC10’s Brenna Weick reports on Camden city public schools closing early on the first day Wednesday due to the heat wave.
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Students and staff will have half day on Wednesday due to heat wave
The heat wave is hitting just as students across the area have their first day of school and for many students classes were cut short. Many more districts are set to dismiss early on Wednesday as well. NBC10’s Johnny Archer has the details.
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Buses ready to roll, but heat forcing some Philly schools to close early
NBC10’s Matt DeLucia reports on the first day of classes in the Philadelphia School District that is being impacted by excessive heat that’s causing dozens of schools to dismiss early. School District Superintendent Tony Watlington also shared his hopes for the school year ahead.
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Schools closing early this week due to excessive heat
The excessive heat is forcing thousands of families to change their plans for the first week of school. Districts across the area have announced they will be ending classes early for the next several days. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville has the details from Roxborough.
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City schools preparing for first week of classes in a heat wave
It is a big week for students in the Philadelphia School District, but for many the first day of school may look different because of the hot temperatures expected this week. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle has the details, including early dismissals for many.
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Supermarket apps are making it easier for parents to plan and pack school lunches
Thousands of students are due to head back to school as summer unofficially comes to an end. One thing parents may still have in mind as they make their final preparations are school lunches. NBC10’s Brenna Weick shows parents how to plan packed school lunches easily on a budget.
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First-year students move into Rowan University residence halls ahead of the school year
First year students moved into their dorm rooms at Rowan University on Friday. The exciting day comes as federal student loans are starting to accrue interest again. NBC10’s Cydney Long has more.
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School slow zones project initiated around six North Philly schools
A federal grant has been established to create several school slow zones around six schools in North Philadelphia. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk summarizes the project.
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Police remind drivers to stop for school buses
Students are preparing to head back to class, and police are reminding drivers to stop for school buses. NBC10’s Deanna Durante explains how it’s easier for authorities to catch drivers not following the law thanks to new cameras.
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17 sets of twins set to start kindergarten at one suburban school district
17 sets of twins starting kindergarten this fall at three Colonial School District elementary schools.
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Students with disabilities in Pa. to get extra year in school under settlement
Under the new policy that goes into effect Sept. 5, Pennsylvania students will be eligible to receive free services until they turn 22, rather than aging out of the program the summer after they turn 21.
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Students with disabilities in Pa. get another year of education
Students with disabilities in Pennsylvania will now receive free support through the public education system for an additional year beyond what current policy dictates.
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Cheers teachers! Wawa celebrates educators with free coffee this September
Educators are getting a morning pick-me-up from Wawa to celebrate the start of the 2023-24 school year.
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Philly schools weighing how A.I. could impact education
Artificial intelligence is on the minds of the leadership of the School District of Philadelphia. NBC10’s Randy Gyllenhaal reports on the search for balance.
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From meals to handwashing to vaccines: Tips to make sure your kids have a healthy school year
Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle speaks to Dr. Ellen Riccobene, senior medical director of Independence Blue Cross, about things parents can do to ensure their kids stay as healthy as possible this school year.
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New partnership immerses Philly-area students in Mandarin Chinese
A new partnership between the Main Line Chinese Cultural Center and Gentle Swing Preschool in Wayne is giving parents a full language immersion option for families interested in Mandarin Chinese.
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Philly-area barber gives back to kids by offering free back-to-school haircuts
Celebrity barber Kenny Duncan tells Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle about how he has teamed up with other hair stylists through Barbers Who Care to get free back-to-school haircuts to boys and young men.
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Checking in on kids' mental health as a new school year begins
NBC10’s Brenna Weick gets details about the stresses facing a child as they head back to the classroom and signs to look for to see if your child is struggling.
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NJ celebrates 2nd annual Back to School sales tax holiday
New Jersey families can score major savings on school supplies ahead of the upcoming school year with the state lifting the sales tax on several items. NBC10’s Cydney Long has the story.
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Philadelphia School District partners with Phillies in Back to School event for students
With just about a week away from the first day of school, the Philadelphia School District is helping students and families get motivated and prepared for the upcoming year. Ring the Bell PHL is just one of the many events the district is offering to students. They partnered with the Phillies on Monday to showcase how after school programming and...