
Education
Solving the tech industry’s ethics problem could start in the classroom
Ethics is something the world's largest tech companies are being forced to reckon with.
6 years ago
N.J. teen among the National Spelling Bee winners in 8-way tie
There were warning signs throughout a marathon day of spelling that this Scripps National Spelling Bee would not conclude like any other in the event's 94-year history.
6 years ago
Citing ‘emergency’ repair needs, Democrats call for $125M for Pa. schools
A one-time cash subsidy would remediate the worst conditions in Pa. public schools — with most of the money going to Philadelphia.
6 years ago
Feds order N.J. to find better ways to resolve special education disputes
New Jersey has been given three months to improve its much-criticized process for settling disputes involving students in special education.
6 years ago
Review of Philly schools could mean closures, boundary changes
The announcement could unnerve homeowners in gentrifying neighborhoods or neighborhoods with low-enrollment schools.
6 years ago
Pelosi downplays spat with Trump in Pennsylvania appearance
Speaker Pelosi was in Delaware County to promote plans to make college more affordable. Asked about her war of words with President Trump she said, “I’m not even going there."
6 years ago
Helen Oakes, civic activist and former Philadelphia school board member, dies at 94
Famous for her newsletter, Helen Oakes was a watchdog and gadfly during tumultuous times.
6 years ago
Sweeney wants $50M extra for special ed but no more funds for losing districts
The increase would for students with the greatest needs. Senate president says districts facing steep cuts in state support shouldn’t expect additional aid.
6 years ago
Morehouse grad with local ties: ‘I’m free’
“I feel free; I have my life back,” said Ahmad Smith, who has roots in Philadelphia. “Not only am I now an educated Morehouse man, I’m a debt-free Morehouse man."
6 years ago
N.J. libraries must wait for access to much-needed bond funds
It’s been 18 months since New Jersey voters approved $125 million to upgrade municipal and county libraries, but officials are still teasing out the regulations.
6 years ago
Robert Smith pledges to pay off student loans for Morehouse College’s Class of 2019
Billionaire investor and philanthropist Robert Smith said Sunday he is eliminating student debt for the entire 2019 graduating class at Morehouse College.
6 years ago
Jim Kenney cares a lot about the children of Philadelphia. Has he done enough for their schools?
Some of Kenney’s boldest moves have come on education issues. But he’s also taken a restrained approach to the city's school system.
6 years ago
After 36 years, a girl is the middle school math champ
In March, Vivian Loh became the first girl ever to win the Pennsylvania MATHCOUNTS competition.
6 years ago
5 ways the SAT has tried to reinvent itself
The SAT has undergone many, many changes over the years. Here’s a brief look at some of its redesigns.
6 years ago
Philly school closures found to make neighborhoods safer
Penn researchers found calls to police went down by “significant and substantive” margins after schools were shuttered.
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