Education
News on school policies and education reform with stories from the classroom and beyond
At discussion about university finances, Rutgers union workers demand raises and new contract
The demonstration adds another page to the stalemate between union workers and Rutgers administration.
The NCAA women’s Final Four has both fresh faces and the defending champs
"This is a new history that we're venturing into," said South Carolina coach Dawn Staley.
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Fights lead to new bathroom rules at Pennsbury High School in Bucks County
Only four students are now allowed in a restroom at one time, and the bathrooms are monitored. Students say many bathrooms are locked.
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Esports industry enters next level in South Jersey
Stockton University and Camden County College hope to match the passion students have for competitive video games with career opportunities.
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The Duane Morris law firm is reportedly charging Central Bucks School District $300,000 to $500,000 a month, for at least three months.
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Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, library org says
A new report from the American Library Association says attempted book bannings and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a record in 2022.
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Out of more than 900 union members, 84% support the vote of no confidence against three university leaders, including President Jason Wingard.
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Two bright Philly students win spots in the Scripps National Spelling Bee
The winners, an eighth grader and a fifth grader, won first and second place in the regional bee hosted at WHYY.
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Central Bucks School District spent over $250,000 to defuse anti-LGBTQ criticism
The school district has spent at least a quarter of a million dollars on attorney’s fees and public relations services since May, and the full amount is likely much more.
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Quest to put more pre-K schools in low-income Wilmington neighborhoods takes another step
By this fall the Stubbs Early Childhood Assistance Program will serve more than 300 children at three sites, all in low-income areas of town.
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Temple University faculty deciding on whether to hold no-confidence vote on president, executives
The union held a meeting to discuss concerns about how President Jason Wingard has led the school since taking over in 2021.
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Temple graduate students ratify new pact, end 6-week strike
The Temple University Graduate Students Association says Monday evening that the vote was 344 to 8 in favor of ratification.
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Temple ousts coach Aaron McKie after 4 seasons
The Owls finished fifth in the American Athletic Conference this season with a 10-8 record and were the only AAC team to defeat No. 1 Houston in the regular season.
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