Education
Trying to keep post-Parkland momentum, students again protest gun violence in Philly
For the second time in as many months, high school students around the country walked out of school to protest gun violence and call for more gun control.
6 years ago
Listen 1:57You Shouldn't Be Here: The story of Jovan Weaver and Wister Elementary
Air Date: April 20, 2018
Listen 1:30Delaware State researchers join fight against chemical weapons
The hunt for the next chemical weapon attack could start at a laboratory at Delaware State University in Dover.
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Pa. bill aims to make college debt more transparent
The bill would require all colleges and universities to send students annual notices on how much debt they're collecting.
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Some disappointed, others elated over Camden schools chief’s resignation
Paymon Rouhanifard was appointed to the post in 2013 by then Gov. Chris Christie.
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In Princeton talk, former ambassador to Russia urges ‘strategic patience’
Time of 'hot peace' is frightening, but not as scary as Cuban missile crisis of 1962, diplomat says.
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New test scores suggest little academic progress for Philly, region
Though recent state test scores paint a rosier picture, new results from a respected national test suggest Philadelphia students haven't made big strides.
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Listen 1:13Third of college students go hungry or lack housing, Temple researcher finds
A national survey of college students found 36 percent struggle to find enough to eat or have a safe place to live.
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With broader initiative on hold, some Philly community schools press forward
Philly's community school initiative will be smaller and take longer to expand than initially projected. Still, the dozen schools already named are forging ahead.
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Listen 2:00Former charter school principal gets prison for embezzlement
A former Dover charter school principal has been sentenced to 13 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $145,000 in restitution for embezzling federal education funds.
6 years ago
Mayor Kenney abandons Philadelphia kids
The mayor insists much of the money will go toward pre-K and Rebuild after the Big Soda lobby is defeated in court. Then why not create a reserve fund earmarked for pre-K?
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College waitlists often waste would-be students’ time
What should students do once they've been wait-listed?
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Philly school’s new ‘calming room’ offers yoga mats, drawing, and a ‘brain break’
A Philadelphia middle school has launched a "calming room" to help students unwind.
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Advice to parachuting docs: Think before you jump into poor countries
The American College of Physicians has issued a position paper on "ethical obligations" for medical volunteers.
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Mayor Kenney picks his starting nine for new Philly school board
Kenney's board will replace the state-controlled School Reform Commission on July 1.
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