Education
N.J. lawmakers continue to chip away at boulder-sized problem of student debt
Two bills slated to come before committee Thursday hope to ease financial burdens on college students and their families and help them rehabilitate loans that are in default.
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Philly schools improving, according to district’s yardstick
The School District of Philadelphia releases its annual report card. The numbers say traditional and charter schools are on the upswing.
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Murphy administration awards $2 million to boost computer science education
As part of his promise to boost science, tech engineering and math education, N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy devotes $2 million to computer science programs in high schools.
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Pa. school districts stressed over rising costs for pensions, special-ed and charters
Pa. school districts say rising fixed costs are leading to property tax increases and cuts to programs.
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Democratic legislators say fixing school funding is a moral imperative
The opportunity gaps in Pennsylvania between rich and poor, black and white, are among the highest in the nation.
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Philly’s teachers’ union is behind a new app that allows teachers to quickly report school-building problems like mold, leaks, and rat droppings.
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Pa. school districts say later start times are boosting grades
Pennsylvania schools that have pushed start times later say the logistical hurdles are worth it for students who are more awake and alert.
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There’s new blood leading Pennsylvania’s House and Senate Education Committees. Both chairmen talked about the upcoming legislative session.
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Delaware unveils online 'report card' for public schools
Delaware's new schools 'report card' is colorful and interactive. Users can find an array of information on academics, enrollment, school climate and faculty.
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N.J. officials ask judges to let classes of ’19 and ’20 graduate under old rules
The Department of Education is asking the court to clarify that the recent decision striking down the PARCC graduation requirements will not apply retroactively.
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Report: College aid for prisoners pays dividends for all down the line
Advocates say the study shows that federal law keeping Pell Grants from the incarcerated should be overturned.
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$60 million boost in Del. education funds sought for English learners, poor students
Gov. Carney wants Delaware's school districts to craft initiatives that benefit children who do poorly on state's standardized tests compared with children of means.
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Listen 1:23Pa. school board punts on policy to allow teachers to carry guns
The board approved the policy in September, making it the first district in Pennsylvania to sanction armed teachers. The teachers union quickly sued, followed by parents.
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Charter school intends to honor Philadanco dance founder
A pending String Theory charter school in West Philadelphia will be named after the African-American dance pioneer.
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Is LA teachers strike a sign of things to come in Philly?
The head of the Philadelphia teachers union sees familiar themes in LA teachers strike. And Philly teachers recently won back the right to strike.
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