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Good morning, Carly here with Chalkbeat Philly.
Our top story today comes from our gun violence reporter Sammy Caiola. She notes that shootings tend to rise in Philadelphia when the weather warms up. And even though gun violence has fallen recently in the city, children make up a growing share of shooting victims.
In response, gun violence prevention organizations are mounting programs to provide safe environments for Philadelphia’s young people in the summer.
Read more and check out the resource list here.
And reporter Rebecca Redelmeier has a super interesting look at what’s behind the district’s declining student dropout rate. Read that story here.
You can reach us anytime at [email protected]. If you want text updates about the Philadelphia Board of Education, you can text SCHOOL to 215-709-9650.
Local News
Shootings often rise in Philly when school’s out. Violence prevention groups have plans to change that.
Social media is driving youth gun violence Philadelphia even as shootings fall. This summer, adults are working to provide safe spaces and engaging activities for kids.
Philly’s dropout rate is declining. Here’s how the district is keeping kids in class.
Philadelphia’s dropout rate was once the highest in Pennsylvania. Now it’s falling sharply. The district is emphasizing outreach to students and families.
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What We’re Reading
Pa. House passes school cellphone ban, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Philly schools’ learning outpaces other big city districts post-pandemic, a new report says, The Philadelphia Inquirer (Paywall)
A Guide to Free and Affordable Youth Sports in Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Citizen
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