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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports  – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.
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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

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Education

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K-12
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Pa. schools to get more state coronavirus analysis to guide reopening

The Department of Health said Monday it plans to provide an analysis showing the seven-day rate of transmission in each county and group those rates into risk categories.

6 years ago

University of Pennsylvania campus
Higher Education
National
Public Health

No parties, no trips: Colleges set COVID-19 rules for fall

Critics question whether it's realistic to demand that college students not act like typical college students. The push illustrates the high stakes for universities this fall.

6 years ago

Lincoln University's 14th President Brenda Allen. (Abdul R. Sulayman/The Philadelphia Tribune)
Higher Education
Pennsylvania
The Philadelphia Tribune

Lincoln U. board votes to reinstate president Brenda Allen

The board, which originally named Allen the university's 14th president in 2017, voted about a month ago not to renew her contract, offering no explanation.

6 years ago

(Len44ik/BigStock)
Higher Education
NJ Spotlight

N.J. colleges ready to reopen online while some students fight for tuition breaks

Some are offering discounted tuition while the coronavirus keeps students off campus.

6 years ago

(Jose F. Moreno/Philadelphia Inquirer)
Higher Education
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice
Spotlight PA

Students of color offer solutions to make Pa. public universities more equitable

More than a dozen students offered recommendations to make their colleges more equitable. Many said they’ve suggested these in the past but have seen little action.

6 years ago

School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Philadelphia
Public Health

‘I don’t want to do virtual school’: Students, faculty at Parkway Northwest discuss their educational future

Students and faculty at Parkway Northwest High School discuss the School District of Philadelphia’s back-to-school plan.

6 years ago

Woodrow Wilson Middle School (Courtesy of the Philadelphia School District)
K-12
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice
The Notebook

Advocates seek to change school names with racist histories

“I believe a student should be proud to say, ‘My school is named after an individual who fought for my rights,’” said Sheridan Assistant Principal Julio Nuñez.

6 years ago

The Philadelphia Board of Education meets on July 9, 2018, for the first time since the dissolution of the state appointed School Reform Commission. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Why
K-12
Philadelphia

Philly’s flip to all-virtual learning

A week after Philly unveiled its back-to-school plan, it reversed course with a decision that reflects tough choices between the virus and thousands of students' education.

Air Date: August 4, 2020

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A closeup of of a school bus
K-12
Pennsylvania

Pa. education secretary takes new job as schools grapple with reopening

The board of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster on Tuesday hired Education Secretary Pedro Rivera to be its next president.

6 years ago

Protesters attempted to deliver a petition to Comcast for free internet for Philadelphia school district students learning virtually on Aug. 3, 2020. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
K-12
Philadelphia
Public Health

Activists call on Comcast to expand free internet as Philly virtual school continues

Advocates say Comcast isn’t doing enough to ensure students have needed internet access. But the company claims it has stepped up during the pandemic.

6 years ago

Arcadia University
Higher Education
Pennsylvania
Public Health
PA Post

‘I’d be nuts not to be anxious’: Pa. college administrators prepare for unpredictable fall semester

Coronavirus testing, online instruction and the ability to turn on a dime are central to reopening plans.

6 years ago

Janice Chang for NPR
NPR
K-12
Medicine

Overwhelmed, stressed, scared: School nurses brace for the fall semester

As districts plan for a school year in the middle of a pandemic, nurses are tasked with keeping students and staff healthy. Many want a stronger voice in decisions.

6 years ago

Qiana Ortiz, a mom and a customer service representative of a home improvement store, is concerned about virtual school. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
K-12
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philly schools are going all virtual. Some working parents feel left out.

The Philadelphia School Board abandoned its original plan to start with some in-person learning. Some low-income parents say their views were ignored.

6 years ago

Walt Rice, Connie Vazquez and pastor Edward Johnson
Keystone Crossroads
K-12
Philadelphia
Public Health

Spurred by faith and finances, Philly private schools embrace in-person learning

Public schools may be having second thoughts, but Philly’s private schools say they’re ready to open the doors this fall.

6 years ago

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School District of Philadelphia headquarters
K-12
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philly school district approves plan to start year online

The city’s Board of Education approved a revised version of the district’s reopening plan, the highlight of which was a commitment to all-virtual learning through November 17.

6 years ago

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