
After reaching a tentative agreement on a new contract with the faculty and staff union, the college said today’s classes, work and activities will continue as scheduled.
2 days ago
Community College of Philadelphia’s union sets Wednesday strike date
CCP administration says it has been consistently negotiating and is committed to reaching an agreement.
3 days ago
How far can $12M go? Breaking down Mayor Parker’s education budget proposal
Advocates, educators and council members are gearing up for budget season. Here’s what they’re saying about Mayor Parker’s proposed education spending.
4 days ago
Swarthmore disciplines students involved in protests against war in Gaza
Students say they were surprised by the “unprecedented” penalties dealt out by the college following protests in 2023 and 2024.
7 days ago
Trump administration freezes $175M in funding to Penn over trans athlete policies
“This is immediate proactive action to review discretionary funding streams” to the University of Pennsylvania, a senior White House official told WHYY News.
1 week ago
New report shows struggles, successes of Philly-area students
The Children First report, released once a decade, highlights how mental health, violence, poverty and underfunding affects Philly schools and students.
2 weeks ago
Philly’s Fox Chase Farm program aims to grow student entrepreneurs in agriculture
The Philadelphia School District runs the farm, which has ambitious plans to train for careers beyond “cows and plows.”
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:27Faculty and staff at Community College of Philadelphia voting to authorize strike
The union members’ action comes after more than a year of unsuccessful contract talks.
2 weeks ago
Overbrook students spend recess in a bare-bones concrete yard. Now, they’re working with Trust for Public Land to reimagine the space.
2 weeks ago
Philadelphia education leaders are raising the alarm as a massive Education Department staffing cut threatens federal programs.
2 weeks ago
Mann Center launches new institute to support community, arts and jobs
The idea for the new institute emerged from an 18-month study and conversations with community stakeholders. It will be funded through government and private funds.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:21Students and educators urge Philly school leaders to marshal resources for immigrant students
The repeal of a federal ban on immigration enforcement in schools by President Donald Trump has stoked fears about what it could mean for the community.
4 weeks ago
Need in Deed gathered a panel of advocates and officials to discuss safety amid an avalanche of executive orders from the new president.
4 weeks ago
William Penn School District faces $9.2M budget deficit
The school district was at the heart of Pennsylvania’s historic fair funding trial, yet financial issues continue to haunt William Penn.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:58Lang Lang Foundation brings piano lessons to elementary students in 10 Philadelphia schools
Thanks to the renowned concert pianist's foundations Philly second- and third-graders are discovering the piano.
2 months ago
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