
Education
Trump, Pence put Pennsylvania at the center of their school-choice push
Trump and his allies are pushing hard for programs that divert tax dollars to private schools. And they’re centering the argument in Pennsylvania.
6 years ago
Safety app lets Delaware students report bullying, dangerous situations
“If we can help one kid save a life, stop an event, it’s worth it,’’ said John Barr, the security supervisor at the Colonial School District in Delaware.
6 years ago
Listen 1:34Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to tackle college debt in this year’s budget hinges on a massive new scholarship program
6 years ago
Philly schools implement new rules for lockdowns to reduce trauma
Also planned is the district’s first-ever staff training dedicated to the procedure.
6 years ago
N.J. Senate Higher Ed Committee pushes for on-time college graduations
Students would be required to develop a plan for completing their studies that college officials would monitor
6 years ago
Ratings firm deems Murphy’s school funding veto a ‘credit negative’
Moody’s Investors Service’s opinion underscores the continued challenges many districts face as a result of the state’s school funding policies
6 years ago
“Not only do we believe black teachers are important for black students, they are good for every student."
6 years ago
Philly school board approves millions in new contracts for toxin removal
Board members, parents, teachers stress that the District must still regain trust.
6 years ago
Lead, asbestos contamination shuts down three Scranton schools
Crews in the Scranton School District are conducting air quality tests and making emergency repairs Thursday.
6 years ago
Gnawing question for former Philly teacher: Did my school make me sick?
As anxiety mounts over the condition of Philly schools, many teachers wonder if their buildings made them sick. Lynn Johnson is one of them.
Air Date: January 29, 2020
Listen 20:58District leaders call for moratorium on new charters until law is changed
The new coalition, called LEARN, is statewide, showing that charter reform is not just an "urban" issue.
6 years ago
Big bucks for child care: Families who don’t qualify for assistance say they need help
For parents, child care is the top expense after the rent or mortgage, a report said. The Philly median: $10,920/year for full-time day care for an infant.
6 years ago
Listen 5:09With Turzai departure, private and charter schools lose a major ally in the capital
As one of Harrisburg’s most powerful lawmakers, Mike Turzai used his muscle to push major education initiatives.
6 years ago
Listen 1:38How Philly teachers want the school district to fix the asbestos problem
A lawsuit filed this week asks for more oversight, more reporting, and more collaboration in the process.
6 years ago
The lawsuit trying to desegregate N.J. schools
New Jersey has some of the most segregated schools in the U.S. A landmark lawsuit is trying to change that and could bring major changes to education in the Garden State.
Air Date: January 22, 2020
Listen 13:06