Education
News on school policies and education reform with stories from the classroom and beyond
School District of Philadelphia will focus on engagement, academics in 2026
Philly schools will focus on academic achievement, customer service and family partnerships in 2026.
5 days ago
Llano, who has led Vineland schools since 2021, was named during the State Board of Education meeting Wednesday.
5 days ago
Listen 0:57How nature is fostering kids’ creativity in Philadelphia
Studies suggest nature can help lower stress and boost attention. Researchers and educators say it can also help kids express creativity.
7 days ago
Listen 4:42Delaware gets $8.7M grant to help teachers merge literacy with civics, history lessons
Delaware was one of 24 recipients of the federal grant. The money will support the education of struggling kids in grades 4 to 12.
1 week ago
Listen 0:49Para muchos estudiantes, el miedo a la inmigración no se limita a casa. Educadores e investigadores afirman que está transformando el aprendizaje y el bienestar.
1 week ago
At this South Jersey farm, a classroom rooted in the garden helps students grow skills for life
A culinary program uses adaptive tools and small classes to help students with a range of abilities and needs build confidence, connection and independence.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:42For many students, immigration fear doesn’t stop at home. Educators and researchers say it’s reshaping learning, attendance and well-being.
3 weeks ago
Listen 2:23Parent shares antisemitic voicemail allegedly left by Lower Gwynedd Elementary School principal
District leaders say Philip Leddy believed the call had ended when he made the remarks to another employee in the room.
3 weeks ago
Inside the legislative effort to expel cellphones from Pennsylvania’s K-12 schools
A bill that would ban cellphone use from "bell to bell" was advanced out of committee Tuesday to a full vote before the state Senate.
4 weeks ago
Listen 5:57The potential deal could be beneficial to both parties, giving a boost to the mayor’s ambitious housing plan and saving the district from excess expenses.
1 month ago
Some Brandywine school board members pushed back on the proposed redistricting, vowing to lobby state lawmakers against moving forward.
1 month ago
Listen 1:03Los adultos jóvenes que han estado bajo la custodia del estado pueden asistir a tres universidades estatales sin preocuparse por el enorme costo de la educación superior.
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