Mallory Falk | WHYY
Mallory Falk is an education reporter as part of WHYY’s Keystone Crossroads team. She was previously based in El Paso, Texas, where she covered immigration and the U.S.-Mexico border for KERA News and the Texas Newsroom. She also served as the first-ever education reporter for WWNO, New Orleans Public Radio. A born and bred Pittsburgher, Mallory is thrilled to share education stories from across the state.
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Defense attorneys for GOP lawmakers continue to make their case in a trial that could change the way Pennsylvania funds its public schools. WHYY Keystone Crossroads’ Mallory Falk reports. -
Defense attorneys called their first witness in a landmark trial over Pennsylvania’s system for funding public schools. WHYY Keystone Crossroads’ Mallory Falk reports the head of a private, faith-based school in Central Pa. took the stand.
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Larry Krasner is officially sworn in for his second term as Philadelphia District Attorney. He starts the term during a historic surge in gun violence. A record-breaking number of people were murdered in Philly last year. WHYY's Mallory Falk has more.
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With the rise of the omicron variant, at-home test kits are in high demand. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health had to cancel a rapid test giveaway two weeks ago after running out of tests due to high demand at earlier giveaways. WHYY’s Mallory Falk reports, it’s not entirely clear when more tests will be available.
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A kindergarten teacher from the William Penn School District in Delaware County was the latest witness in the landmark trial over Pennsylvania’s system for funding public education. WHYY Keystone Crossroads’ Mallory Falk reports the district is one of several plaintiffs in the suit.
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There’s a landmark trial underway in Commonwealth Court over how Pennsylvania funds its public schools. The plaintiffs — including six school districts and several parents — say the current system is inadequate and inequitable.
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A landmark trial over Pennsylvania’s system for funding public schools heads back to court tomorrow after a Thanksgiving recess. The plaintiffs – a group of school districts, parents and advocates – say current funding is inadequate, inequitable and unconstitutional. WHYY Keystone Crossroads’ Mallory Falk brings us up to speed on what’s happening so far.
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A landmark trial over Pennsylvania’s system for funding public education continued in Harrisburg Tuesday. The plaintiffs, including six school districts and several parents, say the state is so badly underfunding its schools, it’s violating its own constitution. WHYY Keystone Crossroads’ Mallory Falk reports.
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Seven years ago, a group of school districts, parents and advocates sued Pennsylvania over how it funds public schools. Recently, their case finally headed to court. WHYY Keystone Crossroads’ Mallory Falk has more.
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A bill that would require Pennsylvania public schools to post curriculum materials online is advancing through the state legislature. Republican lawmakers say the bill would increase transparency, but Democrats fear it will lead to censorship of how race is taught in schools. WHYY Keystone Crossroads’ Mallory Falk has more.
