
Education
After 36 years, a girl is the middle school math champ
In March, Vivian Loh became the first girl ever to win the Pennsylvania MATHCOUNTS competition.
6 years ago
5 ways the SAT has tried to reinvent itself
The SAT has undergone many, many changes over the years. Here’s a brief look at some of its redesigns.
6 years ago
Philly school closures found to make neighborhoods safer
Penn researchers found calls to police went down by “significant and substantive” margins after schools were shuttered.
6 years ago
Some parents are adamant the former priest shouldn’t be teaching in Cinnaminson. But others say he’s an excellent teacher who should not be defined by a mistake 30 years ago.
6 years ago
Why Glen Mills Schools could be closed for good
A lot has happened since a Philadelphia Inquirer investigation uncovered decades of abuse at Glen Mills Schools in Delaware County.
Air Date: May 15, 2019
Listen 12:32Pa. House takes first step toward charter school overhaul
A state House committee has moved a group of bills that would significantly change how Pennsylvania oversees its charter schools.
6 years ago
Eastern Lancaster County school board delays ‘biological sex’ policy
The Eastern Lancaster County school board voted 6-3 to put off the policy until the fall.
6 years ago
Which school security personnel can carry a gun? Lawmaker seeks to clear up controversy
The state Department of Education essentially said contracted school security guards are not permitted to possess a firearm on the job.
6 years ago
Elaborate phishing scams increasingly target universities
In the United States last year, phishing victims lost more than $48 million. Microsoft says this is an increasingly common type of email scam.
6 years ago
Battle of the metal warriors: Local high schools vie in first regional Liberty Bots competition
With a focus on workforce development in manufacturing, students from local high schools were partnered with representatives from local manufacturers.
6 years ago
Some questions as N.J. expands free community college program
Lawmakers have a lot of questions about Gov. Phil Murphy’s free community college plan and they raised many of them at a budget hearing on higher education.
6 years ago
New horticultural center at Overbrook School for the Blind seeds a connection to nature
Students at the West Philadelphia campus will be able to grow flowers, fruits and vegetables from seed, as well as add to their skills and experiences.
6 years ago
Listen 2:01Pa. private school tax credit may get boost after two-day debate
The measure would increase funds for the Education Improvement Tax Credit by $100 million — nearly doubling the amount available.
6 years ago
Saluting the unsung heroes of education in Bucks, Montgomery
The Council for the Advancement of Public Schools recognizes four unsung heroes serving in schools in Bucks and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania.
6 years ago
Why students really called for prof Camille Paglia’s firing — and why UArts won’t do that
Recent student protests of professor Camille Paglia at University of the Arts reflect the larger debate about free speech on campus.
Air Date: May 7, 2019
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