
Education
Basketball for all: New ‘break’ room at St. Joe’s welcomes fans with autism
The West Philly university recently established a quiet space in its arena where kids with autism can escape from triggering sounds.
6 years ago
Bezos’ preschools come as rich get richer, more generous
From Jeff Bezos' free preschools to Andrew Carnegie's public libraries, education stands out as a favorite cause among America's wealthiest people.
6 years ago
Michelle Obama gives advice, hugs to Philly girls
Hours before her evening event at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia, Michelle Obama surprised a group of teens with a visit.
7 years ago
Listen 1:30Aiming to raise awareness about drugs, DEA hosts summit for Philly kids
DEA says community outreach efforts — including sponsoring after-school and summer programs — are as vital as its law enforcement mission in addressing the opioid epidemic.
7 years ago
Listen 1:31What happened when City Council and the new Philly school board met for first time
Philadelphia’s City Council held a first-of-its-kind hearing Tuesday with school district officials and members of the city’s new school board.
7 years ago
New Jersey to offer tech-focused vocational programs at three high schools
One of the three, Burlington City High School will begin offering the P-Tech curriculum in the fall.
7 years ago
Creature comfort: Lock Haven in Pa. opens dorm to pets, helping students de-stress
Lock Haven University will launch a pilot pet-friendly program in January when the spring semester begins.
7 years ago
For newest Rhodes scholar, a journey tied — in many ways — to Philly’s school system
Anea Moore is both a product of the city's premier university and high school. But her experience at two neighborhood schools shaped her journey just as much.
7 years ago
Women are more likely to work in Pa. public schools — but a lot less likely to lead school districts
"You are, as a female, really having to stand up, and maybe sometimes stand up a little taller and be noticed," said one superintendent.
7 years ago
Cheyney University’s accreditation extended for a year
Cheyney University’s accreditation has been extended for another year under probationary status, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education announced Tuesday.
7 years ago
DeVos proposes overhaul to campus sexual misconduct rules
The department will collect public input on the rules before they can be finalized.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania launches long-awaited school assessment site
The Future Ready PA Index has been a long time coming.
7 years ago
Delaware schools receive $438,000 for career pathway programs
Twenty Delaware school districts or charters will receive a total of $438,000 in federal grants to expand high school career pathway programs.
7 years ago
In Pa. coal country, debate flares over arming teachers to prevent school shootings
Nearly three hours into a special meeting about a policy that would ask some staff at the Tamaqua Area School District to carry guns, par ...
7 years ago
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