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Education
News on school policies and education reform with stories from the classroom and beyond
Schools in Pa., N.J. and Del. receive more than $1 million to tackle lead contamination
Schools and day cares in the U.S. are receiving annual funding to test and treat lead in drinking water.
2 days ago
Listen 1:14Princeton University offers STEM program to formerly incarcerated individuals
Since 2017, the Ivy League institution has given practical STEM experience and mentorship to students impacted by the criminal justice system.
3 days ago
Listen 3:52Pediatric psychologists say it’s important to normalize feelings of anxiety and worry that kids and teens may feel about returning to school.
3 days ago
Listen 1:015 things to know before Philly students head back to school Monday
Philly Superintendent Tony Watlington discussed the latest on year-round schools, early dismissals, A/C, teacher and staff updates, school safety plans and curriculum changes.
4 days ago
Here’s what to know about the new Title IX regulations in Pennsylvania
The state’s Department of Education plans to update its own policy to reflect the new Title IX regulations that protect students from gender identity discrimination.
6 days ago
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“We think it is important to invest in back-to-school,” said PHA president and CEO Kelvin Jeremiah.
1 week ago
The Christina School District board continued to fight despite calls from the state’s Education Department and the public to put students first.
1 week ago
These 50 Pa. school districts are getting extra money because of their high tax burdens
The state wants school districts to use $32 million from this year’s Pennsylvania budget to lower the tax burden for local residents.
1 week ago
As the climate warms, more Philly public schools get A/C — but dozens still don’t have enough
A high-profile donation landed A/C units in several more schools. But 63 still lack sufficient air conditioning, district officials say.
1 week ago
Philly-area teachers and students debate proposed school cellphone ban
Pennsylvania passed a bill this year to pilot cell phone bans in schools. Will this actually improve learning, attention and mental health?
Air Date: August 14, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:41Philly’s Peirce College and Scranton’s Lackawanna College will merge into one school
If approved, the institution would become one of Pennsylvania’s largest open-enrollment, private colleges.
1 week ago