The start of the Philadelphia school year is less than two weeks away. As district leaders gathered at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, they noted that more schools will have air conditioning this year. More from KYW Newsradio's education reporter Mike DeNardo.

The start of the Philadelphia school year is less than two weeks away. As district leaders gathered at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, they noted that more schools will have air conditioning this year. More from KYW Newsradio's education reporter Mike DeNardo.

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Air conditioning units added to several Philly schools before the start of the new academic year

Philadelphia’s new Parent and Guardian Engagement Task Force met for the first time at City Hall Tuesday night to brainstorm how the city can help parents get more involved in their children’s lives in order to keep them safe and out of trouble. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports.

Philadelphia’s new Parent and Guardian Engagement Task Force met for the first time at City Hall Tuesday night to brainstorm how the city can help parents get more involved in their children’s lives in order to keep them safe and out of trouble. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports.

‘Where are the parents?’ City-led task force brainstorms parental strategies to curb youth violence

A recent study found Medicaid patients may face discrimination when they seek care for mental health issues. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

A recent study found Medicaid patients may face discrimination when they seek care for mental health issues. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

Medical Report: Mental health care lacking for Medicaid patients, study finds

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is sending letters to school districts, urging them to restrict smartphone use on campuses. 

In South Carolina, education officials delayed guidelines to restrict student phone use but expect to finalize them next month. The efforts are part of a broader push by states across the country to address digital distractions in the classroom and the impacts of social media on the mental health of teens. 

Cellphone bans are already in place at many schools but are not always enforced. The issue has garnered renewed attention after the U.S. surgeon general called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms that address mental health risks for young people.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is sending letters to school districts, urging them to restrict smartphone use on campuses. 
In South Carolina, education officials delayed guidelines to restrict student phone use but expect to finalize them next month. The efforts are part of a broader push by states across the country to address digital distractions in the classroom and the impacts of social media on the mental health of teens. 
Cellphone bans are already in place at many schools but are not always enforced. The issue has garnered renewed attention after the U.S. surgeon general called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms that address mental health risks for young people.
(Photo credit: Getty Images)

Air conditioning units added to several Philly schools before the start of the new academic year

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