
Education
To compete with charters, Pa. district schools now polishing up their brands
More and more traditional public schools are getting into branding programs, says the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators.
7 years ago
Two more Philly schools will enter turnaround network
Four other low-performing schools will get extra resources for "internal" turnaround.
7 years ago
Navigating public education for foster youth is a bumpy road
As I reflect on my past within the Philadelphia school system, I remember that I crossed paths with many young people who faced challenges throughout their lives.
7 years ago
Delaware debates rights of transgender students and their parents
The proposed policy was drafted over several months by a team of educators, parents, and education advocates appointed by Carney.
7 years ago
Listen 0:00As SRC nears end, Philly charter schools turn up the heat on City Hall
Hundreds of students and advocates flooded City Hall Tuesday. There they sent a message to the new power brokers in Philadelphia education.
7 years ago
Spanish immersion keeps growing in Delaware elementary schools
More than one in six Delaware public school kindergartners are enrolled in Spanish immersion, and more schools are interested in starting programs.
7 years ago
Despite outreach efforts, University of Delaware fails to attract black students
The University of Delaware continues to struggle to attract black students and ranks among the nation's worst in enrolling its black high school graduates.
7 years ago
Listen 4:21Philly school-quality scores show modest growth
The district's SPR metric is designed to help measure school quality. The numbers suggest Philly schools have improved slightly over three years.
7 years ago
Changing course, Gov. Wolf asks courts to rule on Pa. education funding lawsuit
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has changed his mind regarding a high-profile school funding lawsuit.
7 years ago
Listen 1:53Creating a Philadelphia school board we can trust
The dynamic of mistrust can’t be blamed exclusively on SRC process. For decades, we have had a public school system that has failed people of color and low-income communities.
7 years ago
Philly kids rap about the stigma of being a ‘bad kid’
Philly's youngest hip-hop stars attend a school for kids with emotional and behavioral difficulties. But they aren't "bad kids," they're just "way above average."
7 years ago
Listen 3:19Delaware announces cybersecurity partnership for high school girls
Delaware leaders are offering a free training opportunity for high school girls interested in a career in cybersecurity.
7 years ago
Sixers join push to accentuate the positive at Philly school
Hartranft students are taught to be safe, responsible, and respectful. If a teacher “catches” a student embodying one of those characteristics, he or she is rewarded.
7 years ago
Allentown Headstart program focuses on kids dealing with trauma
It's the only early Headstart program in the nation to enroll students directly from local county welfare offices.
7 years ago
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