Education
More tax credits? More spending? Pa. lawmakers continue to clash on education
The proposed increase to the Educational Improvement Tax Credit will likely be used as a bargaining chip in ongoing budget negotiations.
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Pennsylvania’s student debt crisis
Pennsylvania ranks No. 1 in the nation for student debt. Why is the debt burden is so high here and how is that affecting the way students and grads live?
Air Date: June 6, 2019
Listen 13:23Cyber charters in Pa. are wildly ineffective, and 3 other takeaways from new Stanford study
The study says the overall quality of Pa. charter schools is brought down by poor performing cybers. But some brick and mortar charters in cities are a bright spot.
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Philly real estate community reacts warily to school district planning process
Last week’s news that the Philadelphia School District could move catchment boundary lines piqued the interest of parents and those that sell them homes.
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Listen 2:08Former professor says University of Delaware tenure process stifles diversity
A former professor at the University of Delaware says the refusal to grant her tenure is part of a pattern of discrimination against black women faculty.
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Listen 6:02Kids book program to expand to 150 Philly elementary schools
The Philadelphia School District will expand a program that encourages kids to own their own books.
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Part-time lecturers ratify new contract with Rutgers
The union leader said the next step is a fight for healthcare benefits for Rutger's part-time lecturers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Review of Philly schools could mean closures, boundary changes
The announcement could unnerve homeowners in gentrifying neighborhoods or neighborhoods with low-enrollment schools.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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