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Phila School budget chief: Swap financing acceptable

November 20th, 2009

By Aaron Moselle

The Philadelphia School District disagrees with the Auditor General's view that it is involved in risky financial investing.


More Education stories

UD unveils second alternative fuel bus

By Mark Eichmann - November 16th, 2009

Hydrogen fuel cell bus hits the road at UD's campus in Newark.


Teachers at Jewish day school strike

By Tom MacDonald - November 16th, 2009

Teachers at a suburban Philadelphia Jewish day school are on strike after lengthy contract talks that have stalled over pension issues.


Bankruptcy court OK's UD purchase of Newark Chrysler Plant

By Tom Byrne - November 12th, 2009

A U.S Bankruptcy Court in New York gave its blessing Thursday to the University of Delaware's move to buy the shuttered Chrysler assembly to plant in Newark.


Christie reiterates support for school change

November 10th, 2009

By: Phil Gregory

During the election, the teachers union supported Governor Jon Corzine's re-election. Instead of making nice, Christie yesterday described the union as an obstacle to education reform.


Fleisher Art school holds forum on changes

By Peter Crimmins - November 9th, 2009

Last year the Fleisher Art Memorial celebrated its 100th year of providing tuition-free art instruction in Philadelphia. This year, the school is trying to figure out how to keep that going in the face of fiscal challenges.


Christie may clash with teachers unions

November 9th, 2009

By Phil Gregory

New Jersey Governor-elect Chris Christie says improving the quality of the state's schools is one of his top priorities. But he'll likely face push-back from the teachers union – over exactly how he plans to do this.


Residents find new ways to get around

By Tom MacDonald - November 7th, 2009

As the SEPTA strike lingers, area residents are starting to find alternative methods of transportation, even school children are making their way to class.


Chris Christie says education is a top priority

November 5th, 2009

By Phil Gregory

New Jersey Governor-elect Chris Christie says improving urban education will be one of his top priorities.


Girl's murder a "wakeup call" for advocates

By Elizabeth Fiedler - October 27th, 2009

Rather than call for more reform, child advocates say the incident should be a wakeup call for everyone.


Chrysler factory in Delaware purchased by University of Delaware

By John Mussoni - October 25th, 2009

University of Delaware hopes a New York bankruptcy judge likes its $24.25 million dollar plan to buy the Chrysler plant in Newark, DE and use it to expand the University borders, possibly making it a business and technology center.


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