Education
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh: Five charts and two families at the center of the school choice debate
Since the state enacted a charter school law 20 years ago, starkly different trends have played out in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
6 years ago
Listen 7:37Here’s what’s going on with affirmative action and school admissions
Here's a rundown of the facts in place, and the latest developments.
6 years ago
Air Date: July 6, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:55Wolf: Pa. education funding changes will ‘take time’
Last week, Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf said he'd support a major school funding shakeup. Now Wolf is hedging his position.
6 years ago
New Pennsylvania college savings plan targets newborns
The purpose of providing the starter deposit is to raise awareness about the children’s savings accounts, known as 529 accounts.
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Trump to rescind Obama-era guidance on affirmative action
The Trump administration is moving to rescind Obama-era guidance that encouraged schools to take a person's race into account to encourage diversity in admissions.
6 years ago
Raising kids who want to read — even during the summer
Books are everywhere in your house, and yet ... they're not being consumed. Because it's summer, and kids have so many other things they'd rather do.
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Gov. Wolf calls for drastic school funding shake-up in surprise announcement
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Transgender rights battle spurs Delaware GOP to seek Constitutional amendment for ‘parental rights’
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Two schools of thought on Pa. venture into sports wagering
Penn State University wants a moratorium on college sports betting — while the University of Pittsburgh wants a piece of the action.
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Primer on Philly school district’s changing of the guard
Last week, members of Philadelphia's School Reform Commission gathered for the last time. Next month, a city school board will begin official duties.
6 years ago
Listen 5:40His grandson’s gift strikes a chord with past, helps him tune up physical rehab
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Listen 4:53Muslim sex educators forge their own #MeToo movement
"Growing up, I kind of believed that sexual violence was, just in general, a Western concept, like it doesn't happen to people who are Muslim."
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Making schools safer: Harsh consequences, or second chances?
The debate in many ways comes down to this: What's more important — cold steel or warm hugs? Harsh consequences or second chances?
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Pa. Senate OKs bill to delay high school graduation test again
The Keystone Exams would be delayed until 2020-21.
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