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What educators need to know about teaching Thanksgiving

Large community potlucks and school plays where students dress up as Pilgrims and Indians help students learn the familiar story of the very first Thanksgiving.

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For newest Rhodes scholar, a journey tied — in many ways — to Philly’s school system

Anea Moore is both a product of the city's premier university and high school. But her experience at two neighborhood schools shaped her journey just as much.

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DeVos proposes overhaul to campus sexual misconduct rules

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The Future Ready PA Index assesses schools by several discrete standards, instead of assigning a single number grade. (Carolyn Thompson/AP Photo)
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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania launches long-awaited school assessment site

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Delaware schools receive $438,000 for career pathway programs

Twenty Delaware school districts or charters will receive a total of $438,000 in federal grants to expand high school career pathway programs.

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In Pa. coal country, debate flares over arming teachers to prevent school shootings

Nearly three hours into a special meeting about a policy that would ask some staff at the Tamaqua Area School District to carry guns, par ...

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Court mulls case that would make districts liable for ongoing harassment between students

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Plaintiffs want schools to be liable for ongoing student bullying under Pa. anti-discrimination law

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