
Education
News on school policies and education reform with stories from the classroom and beyond
News that the global Catholic Church would get its first U.S.-born pope was welcomed by Catholic students at Princeton and other U.S. universities.
3 days ago
Hill-Freedman Records gives students a chance to be heard — and to collaborate with big names like John Legend, Jordan Mailata and HBO.
5 days ago
Listen 0:59New Jersey leaders launch search for new Camden schools superintendent
State education officials recruited a suburban Chicago firm to conduct a nationwide search to find a successor to Katrina McCombs.
6 days ago
Listen 0:50UArts memorial commemorates 1 year since school’s closure
Philadelphia's University of the Arts closed almost one year ago. Former students and faculty and local performers will commemorate the closure with events and performances.
6 days ago
William Penn School District could eliminate arts, athletics programs
The school district in Delaware County said it is in need of Pennsylvania cyber charter reform and additional adequacy funding to balance the budget.
6 days ago
Listen 0:56Abram Lucabaugh appointed superintendent of Centennial School District
Community members have voiced concerns about Lucabaugh’s track record as superintendent of Central Bucks School District.
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Listen 1:01Cheltenham school board moves to close Elkins Park School
Cheltenham School District is changing its grade structure to accommodate the loss of the aging Montgomery County school.
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Listen 0:52For students experiencing homelessness, there are challenges — and help
Recent data shows an increase in students experiencing homelessness in Philly. One group is working to address the issue.
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25 Philadelphia-area schools get first-ever state funding for solar power
Grants of up to $500K will support solar installations at public schools and community colleges across Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia counties.
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Under Abram Lucabaugh's recent tenure at Central Bucks, the school district implemented a number of controversial policies, including banning Pride flags and some books.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:23Penn State trustees vote to close 7 branch campuses amid declining enrollments
The campuses to close are Dubois, Fayette, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre and York. Together they enrolled slightly over 3,000 students this year.
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According to Christy Brady, city controller, the discrepancies in the district’s Automated Clearing House system were found during an annual audit of the 2024 fiscal year.
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