
Emily Rizzo | WHYY
Emily Rizzo is a reporter and producer based in South Philadelphia. She mostly covers education-related issues for WHYY News and Keystone Crossroads.
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Former Bucks County Solicitor Joe Khan announced Wednesday his bid to become Pennsylvania’s Attorney General in the 2024 election. WHYY’s Emily Rizzo spoke with Khan in an exclusive interview.
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A couple dozen Pennsylvania school districts use a technology to monitor students’ online behavior. Privacy and technology experts say that leads to unintended harm.
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Lower Merion is limiting where firearms can be sold in the township. WHYY’s Emily Rizzo reports, the ordinance prohibits gun sales near public schools and in homes.
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A Montgomery County pizzeria is overwhelmed with support after a video of a racist attack in the restaurant went viral on social media. It showed a white woman shouting at the shop’s owner while calling him an “illegal immigrant.”
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The Central Bucks School District will be considering 60 more books to potentially ban. WHYY’s Emily Rizzo reports, the district received book challenges from community members for the 60 book titles, and will begin a review process.
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Central Bucks School District’s new policy on banning teachers from “advocacy” in the classroom has led to some confusion over what that could entail.
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Central Bucks School District educators protested in solidarity with LGBTQ students and staff on Tuesday. It was the first teacher led-rally after months of the school board making controversial decisions and policies that many say are discriminating against LGBTQ youth.
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The Central Bucks School District moved forward with a policy that many believe will discriminate against LGBTQ youth.
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Bucks County’s Central Bucks School District is considering a policy that could censor certain discussions and decorations in schools. Legal experts believe the policy might ban inclusive symbols like LGBTQ Pride flags and conversations on cultural issues.
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The ACLU of Pennsylvania filed a federal complaint against Central Bucks School District Thursday. They say the district has violated Title IX and the 14th Amendment of the Constitution. WHYY’s Emily Rizzo has more.