
Education
These students speak perfect Spanglish — and now they’re learning to own it
Spanglish isn't the only dialect that has popped up from contact between two languages.
6 years ago
Neshaminy ‘Redskins’ controversy continues with puzzling ruling
The Pa. Human Relations Commission says "Redskins" is a slur for Native Americans, but will allow a Bucks County school district to use the nickname for its sports teams.
Air Date: November 26, 2019
Listen 13:40Across the Philly School District, lockdowns happen as frequently as every other day
An analysis of records from the past 10 years shows there’s no real standard for how to report these incidents, which can leave students with nightmares.
6 years ago
Lead in school drinking water could be worse than we know
The drinking water at a N. Philly elementary school recently tested extremely high for levels of toxic lead. It's probably not the only one.
Air Date: November 25, 2019
Listen 14:52Pa. state commission: Bucks County school district can keep controversial nickname
Four years after it filed suit against the Neshaminy School District, a state commission has reached a decision regarding its use of a controversial Native American mascot.
6 years ago
Cheyney University is keeping its accreditation
Cheyney University will keep its accreditation, state leaders and university administrators announced in a letter to faculty, staff and students on Monday.
6 years ago
Virtual reality meets industry reality at Philly universities
Drexel and University of the Arts each open virtual reality studios, for art and industry
6 years ago
Fix Philly schools: Meek Mill and friends offer vague ‘millions’; Pa. officials offer action plan
“Don’t just buy a school to say, ‘Oh, yeah, I bought a school,'” said one Philly parent.
6 years ago
Future of Cheyney at stake ahead of final school accreditation decision
Cheyney University has run out of lifelines and delays over the status of its accreditation.
6 years ago
$28M for slavery reparations isn’t enough, students tell Princeton Seminary
Princeton Theological Seminary wants to make up for its ties to slavery, but black students say the money it's offering is "a drop in the bucket."
Air Date: November 21, 2019
Listen 13:46Amid parent backlash, Philly schools unveil $12 million asbestos plan
The School District says it will work harder and faster to get rid of exposed asbestos. Also promises to do a better job informing parents about hazards.
6 years ago
Stop using tap and bring in ‘safe water,’ physician urges North Philly school officials
A health expert said every school in the city that has plumbing joined by lead solder should stop allowing children to use drinking fountains immediately.
6 years ago
Listen 1:38GOP leaders want to pilot private school vouchers in Harrisburg
The law itself would only apply to parents in Harrisburg. But one of Pa.’s most powerful legislators calls it a “pilot” program for school vouchers.
6 years ago
Series of webinars aims to give Pa. dairy producers more tools for success
Low milk prices have made the past few years tough for Pennsylvania’s dairy farmers.
6 years ago