
Education
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.
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
Women are more likely to work in Pa. public schools — but a lot less likely to lead school districts
"You are, as a female, really having to stand up, and maybe sometimes stand up a little taller and be noticed," said one superintendent.
7 years ago
Cheyney University’s accreditation extended for a year
Cheyney University’s accreditation has been extended for another year under probationary status, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education announced Tuesday.
7 years ago
Inside the business of school security to stop active shooters
School shootings have taken a terrible human toll. They have also been a boon to the business of security technology.
7 years ago
DeVos proposes overhaul to campus sexual misconduct rules
The department will collect public input on the rules before they can be finalized.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania launches long-awaited school assessment site
The Future Ready PA Index has been a long time coming.
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
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 ...
7 years ago
Listen 5:32Court mulls case that would make districts liable for ongoing harassment between students
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case that could set state precedent, holding school districts liable for ...
7 years ago
Plaintiffs want schools to be liable for ongoing student bullying under Pa. anti-discrimination law
In a case with statewide implications, plaintiffs will argue before Pa. Commonwealth Court Tuesday that school districts should be subjec ...
7 years ago
Advocates hope Gov. Wolf uses decisive election victory to seek large school funding boost
Last week, Gov. Tom Wolf won a second term by defeating Republican challenger Scott Wagner. ...
7 years ago
Legacy admissions offer an advantage — and not just at schools like Harvard
For years, Harvard University's admissions office has given a "tip" to legacy students, or students with at least one parent who graduated from Harvard.
7 years ago
9 things you need to know about education and Tuesday’s election
With the midterms on Tuesday, we've devoted our weekly roundup to focus on education's role in the election.
7 years ago