Kevin McCorry
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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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A principal's fall from grace: The story Jovan Weaver didn't tell
In this special episode of Schooled we unpack the details of the Jovan Weaver vehicular homicide case and its larger implications. → Read More
Former Philly charter school principal charged with vehicular homicide waives hearing
Jovan Weaver, the former principal of Mastery Charter School at John Wister Elementary in Germantown, waived a preliminary hearing in a case charging him with vehicular homicide and evidence tampering. Weaver, was the subject of a WHYY podcast in 2018. He faces up to 19 years in prison. → Read More
As classes begin, Philly 'turnaround' school hoping for a rebound year
Andrew Brooking’s future at Philadelphia’s Blaine Elementary seemed uncertain. → Read More
Father of son abused by clergy falls deeper into 'dark hole' in wake of new report
For victims and their families, having these reports come to light can be a vindication, but there are also a lot of difficult emotions that can be a struggle to process. → Read More
Wolf and Wagner spar over funding formula as education surges to the center of Pa. governor’s race
Using the formula to dole out all state education funding would mean a massive redistribution that creates clear winners and losers. → Read More
Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski found guilty on 47 of 54 felony counts
A federal jury has found Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski guilty of corruption. → Read More
Pa. ends 'lunch shaming' following cafeteria worker's viral social media post
The legislation was spurred by a cafeteria worker in Western Pennsylvania who objected to a policy in the Canon-McMillan School District. → Read More
Wolf lets bill become law that weakens teacher protections amid other school policy shifts
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf will allow a bill to become law that weakens teacher seniority. → Read More
State-related universities fearful of becoming casualties of Pa.'s ongoing budget impasse
The ongoing budget impasse in Harrisburg has been especially frustrating to Pennsylvania’s state-related universities, which have been counting on a roughly $650 million allocation from the state to subsidize lower tuition rates for students who live in the commonwealth. The allocation is negotiated and approved yearly by lawmakers, and this year, in the midst of a long-overdue budget plan,… → Read More
Outgoing Philly teachers cite frozen wages as reason for quitting —
Cassidy elementary school guidance counselor Tara Tyler has reached a breaking point. She's a single mom who's felt the pinch of the rising cost of living, but meanwhile, her job feels more... → Read More
Former Philly top cop: Hillary Clinton uniquely positioned to bring police and minority communities together
Speaking Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention, former Philadelphia police commissioner Charles Ramsey said that growing tensions between police officers and communities of color... → Read More
The story of Pennsylvania's per-pupil school funding in two maps and a chart
Spoiler: it has everything to do with the state ignoring enrollment changes for 25 years → Read More
School counselors take on at-home trauma in the classroom
School counselor Pam Turner-Bunyon had been warned: This new, incoming student had a dark profile and was prone to very erratic behavior. → Read More
Democrats stand up for their school districts in opposing Wolf funding plan
Pennsylvania's protracted budget negotiation ended nearly a month ago, but the fight continues over how $150 million in new education spending will be divided amongst the state's 500 school... → Read More
Pa. budget talks could hit tougher sledding in election year
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's top priority in his first year in office has been to secure a historic funding boost for public education. Six months past the state budget deadline, there still... → Read More
As retirement nears, Ramsey tallies successes of eight years as Philly's top cop
In his waning days as leader of the Philadelphia Police Department, Commissioner Charles Ramsey touted the declines in crime during his eight-year watch. → Read More
Lashing out at lawmakers, Wolf to send $23 billion to Pa. schools, social services
Gov. Tom Wolf announced Tuesday that he'll issue a line-item veto to reject major parts of the spending plan passed last week by Pennsylvania's Republican-controlled House and Senate. → Read More
Outsourcing substitute duties burdens Philly teachers and students
The Philadelphia School District took a big risk last summer. In an attempt to boost the number of substitute teachers willing to come to its schools, it decided to outsource the service to a... → Read More
Philly parents push state to intervene in four academically lacking schools
In what's being celebrated as a major victory for parents, the Pennsylvania Department of Education has found deficient curricula in four Philadelphia public schools, ordering corrective action... → Read More
Philly school supt. Hite has contract extended, hears raucous debate about charter conversions
The Philadelphia School Reform Commission voted unanimously Thursday night to extend Superintendent William Hite's contract through 2022 at a meting marked by sharp testimony about converting... → Read More