Education
Temple University close to naming next president after tumultuous decade
Temple officials announced that they have narrowed down their list of applicants, but have yet to disclose the names to faculty.
8 months ago
Listen 1:31Community College of Philadelphia unveils new logo, colors and tagline for rebrand
“The rebrand is an attempt to distinguish CCP among the institutions of higher education in Philadelphia,” said CCP President Donald Guy Generals.
8 months ago
Philadelphia school district to end controversial practice of leveling
The district will use central office cuts and energy savings to fund the discontinuation of a process that moves educators early in the school year based on enrollment.
9 months ago
A Southwest Philly high school is partnering with CHOP to guarantee jobs for graduates
The partnership will prepare Hardy Williams Academy Mastery Charter School graduates for full-time positions at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
9 months ago
The annual AERA conference is in Philly this week, focusing on how research and policy changes can help provide educational opportunities for everyone.
9 months ago
Penn State trustee scolded for making ‘spectacle’ in push to name football field after Joe Paterno
Board leadership suggested in a letter to Trustee Anthony Lubrano that the proposal should have been deliberated during a private executive session.
9 months ago
A racist play was staged at Philly’s CAPA during Black History Month. The pushback is still ongoing
"And Then There Were None," an adaptation of Agatha Christie's popular mystery novel, has racist tropes and undertones.
9 months ago
Here are the 9 names Mayor Parker is nominating to sit on Philadelphia’s school board
The nominees have various career backgrounds from legal to working for NASA. The nominations head to City Council for advice and consent.
9 months ago
Thousands of Penn grad students may vote to unionize next month
It’s been a long road to unionize graduate students at the University of Pennsylvania but if successful, it would include about 4,500 workers.
9 months ago
Listen 1:04A Trenton nonprofit is helping elementary school students improve their reading skills
The Community Schools Reading Intervention program was developed by elementary school officials and Mercer Street Friends during the pandemic.
9 months ago
Ed Department error may delay student financial aid further
On Friday, the Education Department announced an error in its calculations for federal student aid that will result in delays for as many as 200,000 applicants.
9 months ago
Philly teen girls get life lessons from successful Black women at Women’s History Month luncheon
Students from el Centro de Estudiantes and Vaux Big Picture High School were inspired by community leaders and discussed mental health, education and societal stereotypes.
9 months ago
Listen 1:21Drexel launches new health policy research center focused on climate change
The center will concentrate on equity and providing cities with evidence-based policies to protect their residents.
9 months ago
Barbers are mentoring Philly students mid-haircut: ‘It’s like a therapy session’
Against the backdrop of the city’s gun violence crisis, students are able to open up with the safe-space ethos of the makeshift barbershop.
9 months ago
Listen 4:53Parker’s first budget proposal includes $24 million for the 2024-2025 school year.
9 months ago