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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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The Community College of Philadelphia
Employment
Higher Education
Philadelphia
6abc

Community College of Philadelphia strike averted after tentative deal reached

Union members had recently voted to authorize a strike Wednesday morning if an agreement had not been reached.

6 months ago

Students walking on a path on campus
Government
Higher Education
Philadelphia

Penn faculty ordered to halt $175M in federal research funding as Trump upheaval deepens

The termination follows threats last week from the Trump administration. The White House has not told Penn how it can get the money back.

6 months ago

Superintendent Katrina McCombs hugs her mom
Employment
K-12
New Jersey

Camden Schools Superintendent Katrina McCombs to step down July 1

The Camden native, who led the state-run school district for the last seven years, will transition to a state role.

6 months ago

Listen 0:55
George Read Middle School
Crime
Delaware
K-12

Delaware gym teacher, coach charged with using Instagram and texts to sexually solicit 13-year-old student

Ricardo Vila is the latest Delaware educator charged with sex or child porn crimes. Police say he sent explicit photos to an eighth-grade girl.

6 months ago

Listen 1:23
Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks
Government
K-12
Philadelphia

How far can $12M go? Breaking down Mayor Parker’s education budget proposal

Advocates, educators and council members are gearing up for budget season. Here’s what they’re saying about Mayor Parker’s proposed education spending.

6 months ago

Children play in the Secret Garden
Delaware
Environment
K-12
Kids

‘Secret garden’ planted at Wilmington day care in time for spring blooms

The outdoor classroom and neighboring pollinator and vegetable garden in West Center City are among more than two dozen similar projects led by the Delaware Nature Society.

6 months ago

Listen 2:03
The U.S. Department of Education building
Government
Higher Education
K-12
Kids
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Politics

What could Trump’s move to dismantle the Department of Education mean for Pa. and N.J.?

Trump's executive order aimed at dismantling the Education Department follows drastic staffing cuts. Advocates say the changes could put critical school funding at risk.

6 months ago

Swarthmore College. (Swarthmore.edu)
Higher Education
Pennsylvania
Protests

Swarthmore disciplines students involved in protests against war in Gaza

Students say they were surprised by the “unprecedented” penalties dealt out by the college following protests in 2023 and 2024.

6 months ago

School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Behavioral Health
K-12
Kids
Mental Health
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Parent, administrator offer two perspectives on Philly schools’ challenges

Mental health crises, poverty and lack of resources all play a part in students’ struggles.

6 months ago

A Portland Public Schools bus
Delaware
K-12

Failed referendums leave Delaware school districts at a crossroads with teacher layoffs, sports cuts and program losses ahead

In addition to layoffs, failed referendums in Indian River and Smyrna districts will lead to larger class sizes and reduced programs.

6 months ago

Listen 1:27
A University of Pennsylvania sign
Government
Higher Education
LGBTQ
Philadelphia

Trump administration freezes $175M in funding to Penn over trans athlete policies

“This is immediate proactive action to review discretionary funding streams” to the University of Pennsylvania, a senior White House official told WHYY News.

6 months ago

a sign for Mariner Middle School
Delaware
K-12
Race & Ethnicity

‘They just disappear’: Southern Delaware school district faces civil rights complaint over English learner support

The complaint against the Cape Henlopen School District alleges a lack of proper resources, curriculum and compliance with federal law.

6 months ago

Listen 1:46
Pedestrians walk through the gates of Harvard Yard at Harvard University
Higher Education
National

Harvard University extends free tuition offer to students with family incomes under $200,000

The Ivy League school joins other prestigious colleges, including UPenn, in raising income limits for free tuition and other supports.

6 months ago

Listen 1:37
The Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Faculty, staff at Community College of Philadelphia vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike

Union members are pushing for higher wages, improved staffing and free public transit for students.

6 months ago

Students from Sacred Heart School in Camden
K-12
Mental Health
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

New report shows struggles, successes of Philly-area students

The Children First report, released once a decade, highlights how mental health, violence, poverty and underfunding affects Philly schools and students.

6 months ago

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