
Education
A portrait in data of the typical Philadelphia teacher
The typical Philadelphia teacher is a white woman with a bachelor’s degree, about a decade of teaching experience, and a median annual ...
7 years ago
Education Dept. proposals on guns in schools sparks outcry
he Education Department says it is weighing whether to allow states to use federal funds to purchase guns for schools
7 years ago
Another Pa. Catholic college removes name of bishop called out by grand jury
King's College and Misericordia University, both in the Scranton area, have buildings named after J. Carroll McCormick.
7 years ago
Know an LGBTQ student itching to study abroad? Here are some things to think about
For queer people, the decision to go abroad can come with some added questions.
7 years ago
Wolf calls Wagner’s new education funding proposal ‘abracadabra math’
Pennsylvania Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Wagner has a ...
7 years ago
With glossary of city slang, Philly students create jawn for new teachers
The handbook contains sections with student perspectives on classroom situations, reminiscences of inspiring teachers, and a listing of the latest slang.
7 years ago
Pa. funding lawsuit moves toward full trial as court dismisses latest objection
Plaintiffs believe Pennsylvania’s system for funding education has violated the state Constitution on multiple fronts
7 years ago
5 ways to ease back into your school schedule
That time of summer is here…when the stores are filled with school supplies, bus schedules and teacher assignments are announced and ki ...
7 years ago
Critics warn that well-meaning reforms may be lowering the quality of college
Signs emerge that some are cutting corners to produce more graduates more quickly.
7 years ago
Edged out of the middle class, teachers are walking out
Dissatisfied with low pay and school funding, teachers in more red states are poised to protest.
7 years ago
Teachers turning to free supply shops to outfit their classrooms
The Teacher Supply Swap, a free store for educators in Baltimore, is serving a community with a child poverty rate higher than the national average.
7 years ago
Panicked universities in search of students are adding thousands of new majors
Despite tight budgets and high risks, colleges hope niche degrees will spur demand.
7 years ago
Bills and bulletproof backpacks: Safety measures for a new school year
Some parents are even investing in bulletproof school supplies.
7 years ago
New Pa. school safety funding on track for March 2019
The funds are part of a bipartisan bill signed into law in the months after the Parkland, Florida school shooting that killed 17 people.
7 years ago
Philadelphia teacher roundtable
Guests: Michael Southerton, Gerald Dessus, Monique Trauger The school year is almost underway. Teachers are busy ...
Air Date: August 16, 2018 10:00 am
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