Education
Why is the Philadelphia School District paying millions of dollars for taxicabs? The answer involves special education, school choice, and lots and lots of lawyers.
Air Date: October 24, 2018
Listen 12:07Relations between city, district cause growing pains for community schools
The 100-page report says city and school officials haven’t worked well enough together to ensure the program's success.
6 years ago
Report on racism roils Main Line school district
Haverford residents react after a report from an activist group alleges racism in township schools.
6 years ago
National organization looking to offer LGBTQ support in every Philly school
Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network provides tools and foundations for schools to to address needs of LGBTQ students.
6 years ago
As enrollment declines at Pa. state universities, Cheyney’s plummets 38 percent
The system’s enrollment decreased by 4 percent since last year.
6 years ago
After decade of debate, Pa. passes new graduation requirements
The new requirements aren't as tough as originally intended. But many advocates approve of the reduced emphasis on standardized tests.
6 years ago
A dozen voices on education in the heart of Wolf, Wagner country
Pennsylvanians say education is one of the most important issues this election. We talked with people in York County about the education issues that matter to them.
6 years ago
Listen 6:20Philly educators group looks to high school to introduce young black men to teaching career
The Fellowship aims to groom high school students into viable candidates for teaching jobs. The goal is to have 1,000 black men teaching in Philadelphia schools by 2025.
6 years ago
Community College of Philadelphia, Rutgers Camden partner on dual admission
The partnership means a seamless transfer for the Philadelphia college students to the Camden university as they pursue their bachelor's degrees.
6 years ago
Listen 1:17Air Date: October 11, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:55Delaware teachers union president resigns after sexist, racist blog posts unearthed
The president of the Delaware teachers union resigned Wednesday night, just hours after WHYY reported about sexist, racist, and other inflammatory remarks on his former blog.
6 years ago
Listen 1:06Wolf, Wagner field education questions from students at Philly forum
6 years ago
Delaware teachers union investigating president after sexist, racist blog posts surface
About 10 years before Mike Matthews was president of the Delaware teachers union, he was an irreverent blogger.
6 years ago
Listen 5:07Skyrocketing special ed. costs falling heavily on Pa. school districts, taxpayers
6 years ago
Listen 4:00Controversial school mascot could disappear from Bucks County school district
The Neshaminy School District may be forced to give up its Redskins mascot after a hearing by the Pennsylvania Human Relation Commission
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