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Education

The autism break room at St. Joseph's University is designed specifically for people who want to escape the blare and spectacle typically associated with college and pro sports. (Avi Wolfman-Arent/WHYY)
Mental Health
Philadelphia
Sports

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

In this photo taken Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, construction goes on at the site of a new Amazon building, where space will be provided for a Mary's Place Family Shelter, in downtown Seattle. Amazon.com boss Jeff Bezos' plan to fund preschools in poor communities puts him in the company of America's richest people who have dedicated some of their wealth to education, a legacy that has long challenged the role of poverty and capitalism in philanthropy. (Elaine Thompson/AP)
Business
Economy

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 embraces Nariah, a Philadelphia high school sophomore, during a surprise visit to the African American Museum in Philadelphia. A dozen girls in the beGirl.world program, which encourages African American girls to travel, were treated to an intimate question and answer session with the former First Lady.
Kids
Philadelphia
Politics

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 1:30
Shawn Ellerman, of the Philadelphia Field Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration, speaks to Philadelphia school children during a youth summit on drug prevention at Temple University.
Addiction
Kids
Policing

Aiming 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

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Assured that the Philadelphia School District will be working more closely with the city to share facilities, City Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown expressed her satisfaction.
K-12
Kids
Philadelphia

What 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 Gov. Phil Murphy announced that three high schools will offer P-Tech STEM programs in the fall. (Michael Zorn/Invision/AP)
K-12
New Jersey
Technology

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

Rhodes scholar, Anea B. Moore (Eric Sucar/University Communications, University of Pennsylvania)
Radio Times
Higher Education
K-12
Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s Rhodes Scholar Anea B. Moore

Guest: Anea B. Moore

7 years ago

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Lock Haven University will launch a pilot pet-friendly program in January when the spring semester begins. (Courtesy of Lock Haven University)
Higher Education
Pennsylvania

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

Anea Moore teaches choir to kids at Henry Lea Elementary school. The Philadelphia woman has won a Rhodes scholarship. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Philadelphia

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

Janet Serino is the superintendent of Wyoming Area School District in Luzerne County, Pa. She is seen here at a conference on Oct. 18, 2018 in Hershey. (Ed Mahon/PA Post)
Keystone Crossroads
Gender

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

An aerial view of the Cheyney University campus. (Courtesy of Cheyney University)
Higher Education

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

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos speaks during a student town hall at National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Higher Education
Public Safety

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

The Future Ready PA Index assesses schools by several discrete standards, instead of assigning a single number grade. (Carolyn Thompson/AP Photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania launches long-awaited school assessment site

The Future Ready PA Index has been a long time coming.

7 years ago

Delaware Governor John Carney at the Sussex Tech High School for an announcement of the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Innovation Grants as part of the Delaware Pathways initiative. (Provided)
Delaware

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

Tamaqua parent Rebecca Kowalski supports the school board's new policy that would authorize the training and arming of some teachers and staff. (Matt Smith for Keystone Crossroads)
Keystone Crossroads
K-12
Pennsylvania

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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