Education
News on school policies and education reform with stories from the classroom and beyond
Del. student’s nonprofit grows from 300 to nearly 58,000 users, expanding free STEM access globally
After seeing classmates lack access to STEM resources, a Delaware sophomore built a nonprofit now reaching nearly 58,000 students globally.
5 days ago
Listen 1:11‘A safe and healthy outlet’: 9-year-old helps students through art classes
A Philly elementary schooler makes a space for her peers to express their feelings through art and writing.
1 week ago
New Jersey is the latest state to ban cellphones during the school day in grades K-12
Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation on Thursday requiring bans on non-academic use of internet-connected devices during the school day.
1 week ago
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.
1 week ago
Llano, who has led Vineland schools since 2021, was named during the State Board of Education meeting Wednesday.
1 week 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.
2 weeks 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.
2 weeks 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.
2 weeks 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.
4 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.
4 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.
1 month ago
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