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Delaware
K-12
Race & Ethnicity

Proposed biliteracy school in southern Delaware awaiting approval from state Dept. of Education

A proposed dual-language charter school in Georgetown aims to preserve cultural roots while fostering academic success.

6 months ago

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Chemours Community Stem Hub
Delaware
Innovation
K-12

Delaware’s first STEM Hub is the newest pillar in resurrecting Wilmington’s Riverside community

The $27 million center will offer classes to students and the public in subjects such as engineering, robotics, coding, chemistry and 3D printing.

6 months ago

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Laila Erica Drew and her mother LaVada English
K-12
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Mt. Airy woman goes from musical theater at C.W. Henry School to ‘Suffs’ on Broadway

Laila Erica Drew’s journey reflects what arts advocates say: school arts programs nurture discipline and teamwork — essential skills for success on stage, and in life.

6 months ago

University of Delaware campus
Delaware
International

University of Delaware to pay $716K to settle claims it failed to disclose professor’s ties to China

Federal prosecutors contended that UD’s lack of transparency in getting a research grant caused the space agency to violate federal law.

7 months ago

Listen 1:23
School District of Philadelphia headquarters
K-12
Philadelphia
Religion

U.S. civil rights probe faults Philadelphia School District over handling of antisemitism reports

Federal investigators cited complaints about allegedly antisemitic social media posts by a school board member, an assistant superintendent and four teachers.

7 months ago

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Economy
Higher Education
National
Philadelphia

Some elite U.S. universities — including Penn — favor wealthy students in admissions decisions, lawsuit alleges

The University of Pennsylvania said the new filings in a 2022 class-action lawsuit were meant to embarrass the schools. Ten have agreed to settlements.

7 months ago

Brilliant Cities Early Childhood Education program is coming to Philly in 2025. (Courtesy Brilliant Cities)
K-12
Philadelphia

Detroit-based Brilliant Cities to bring early childhood education and tutoring to Philly in 2025

The nonprofit helps children’s learning experience by providing free meals, health services and tutors.

7 months ago

Leon Smith speaks
K-12
Pennsylvania
The Philadelphia Tribune

Pennsylvania’s new teacher of the year aimed to be a representative for Black educators

“I’ve poured my heart into this profession," said Leon Smith, a social studies teacher in Delaware County and the 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year.

7 months ago

Youthbuild building
PlanPhilly
Architecture & Design
K-12
Philadelphia
Preservation

Philly charter school celebrates new space for vocational training: ‘It’s only up from here’

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is breathing new life into an old PECO building.

7 months ago

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Tony Watlington reading to a group of students
K-12
Philadelphia

Philly School District seeks long-term plan to address antiquated school buildings, mold, asbestos and lack of air conditioning

The average age of Philly public school buildings is 73 years old. School leaders are working on plans to improve the aging infrastructure.

7 months ago

School buses are seen in a file photo.
Delaware
K-12

Delaware grapples with educational challenges, 50 schools identified as low-performing

Delaware’s worst performing schools will start state-monitored improvement plans, as 18 schools exit support programs, showing progress amid complex challenges.

7 months ago

Listen 1:41
Dan Shelton and Donald Patton
Delaware
K-12

‘Slam dunk’: Former Christina School superintendent sues district for millions after being placed on administrative leave

The Christina School Board placed Superintendent Dan Shelton on indefinite leave for reasons that remain unclear. Now he’s suing.

7 months ago

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Two chefs put pizza in an oven
Higher Education
Pennsylvania

Montco Community College opens new, state-of-the-art hospitality institute

The 20,000-square-foot learning center features pasta and chocolate laboratories and a wood-burning pizza oven.

7 months ago

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Employment
K-12
Philadelphia

Philadelphia Youth Network uses survey to better match summer jobs, students and their goals

Summer jobs, internships help teens gain skills and confidence.

7 months ago

Edelman Fossil Park & Museum
History
New Jersey

Rowan’s Edelman Fossil Park and Museum will open in March 2025

After more than a decade of planning, and three years of construction, the fossil park and museum will open near where a dinosaur was discovered in the 1860s.

7 months ago

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