
Education
Eastern Lancaster County school board delays ‘biological sex’ policy
The Eastern Lancaster County school board voted 6-3 to put off the policy until the fall.
6 years ago
Which school security personnel can carry a gun? Lawmaker seeks to clear up controversy
The state Department of Education essentially said contracted school security guards are not permitted to possess a firearm on the job.
6 years ago
Elaborate phishing scams increasingly target universities
In the United States last year, phishing victims lost more than $48 million. Microsoft says this is an increasingly common type of email scam.
6 years ago
Battle of the metal warriors: Local high schools vie in first regional Liberty Bots competition
With a focus on workforce development in manufacturing, students from local high schools were partnered with representatives from local manufacturers.
6 years ago
Some questions as N.J. expands free community college program
Lawmakers have a lot of questions about Gov. Phil Murphy’s free community college plan and they raised many of them at a budget hearing on higher education.
6 years ago
New horticultural center at Overbrook School for the Blind seeds a connection to nature
Students at the West Philadelphia campus will be able to grow flowers, fruits and vegetables from seed, as well as add to their skills and experiences.
6 years ago
Listen 2:01Pa. private school tax credit may get boost after two-day debate
The measure would increase funds for the Education Improvement Tax Credit by $100 million — nearly doubling the amount available.
6 years ago
Saluting the unsung heroes of education in Bucks, Montgomery
The Council for the Advancement of Public Schools recognizes four unsung heroes serving in schools in Bucks and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania.
6 years ago
Why students really called for prof Camille Paglia’s firing — and why UArts won’t do that
Recent student protests of professor Camille Paglia at University of the Arts reflect the larger debate about free speech on campus.
Air Date: May 7, 2019
Listen 12:26Why being a first-generation college student is uniquely hard
Your parents are still the biggest indicator of how successful you'll become.
Air Date: May 6, 2019
Listen 12:32To help children learn Braille, Lego will introduce bricks designed for the blind
Fewer children today know how to read Braille. Advocates say the tactile toys are a great introduction to the reading and writing system.
6 years ago
Education head DeVos: Polarizing but enduring Cabinet member
While the White House focuses on issues such as immigration and the economy, DeVos has been free to continue her push for school choice.
6 years ago
There’s ‘luxury’ housing at Philly’s community college, but where are the students?
Main Line developers helped the Community College of Philadelphia build the Hamilton, now leasing in Center City.
6 years ago
‘Good Doctor’ star to deliver graduation speech at Temple
Activist, author and actor Hill Harper will address the graduating class of Temple University's College of Education next week.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania grants $40M in competitive school safety grants
The state has approved $40 million in grants for school districts to improve safety. These competitive grants are in addition to $25,000 that most districts received last year
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