Education
For defense against active shooters, university hands out hockey pucks
Hockey pucks: They're small and heavy and — one Michigan college thinks — may be the perfect weapon against an active shooter on campus.
7 years ago
Aiming to raise awareness about drugs, DEA hosts summit for Philly kids
DEA says community outreach efforts — including sponsoring after-school and summer programs — are as vital as its law enforcement mission in addressing the opioid epidemic.
7 years ago
Listen 1:31What happened when City Council and the new Philly school board met for first time
Philadelphia’s City Council held a first-of-its-kind hearing Tuesday with school district officials and members of the city’s new school board.
7 years ago
New Jersey to offer tech-focused vocational programs at three high schools
One of the three, Burlington City High School will begin offering the P-Tech curriculum in the fall.
7 years ago
Creature comfort: Lock Haven in Pa. opens dorm to pets, helping students de-stress
Lock Haven University will launch a pilot pet-friendly program in January when the spring semester begins.
7 years ago
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.
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Pennsylvania launches long-awaited school assessment site
The Future Ready PA Index has been a long time coming.
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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.
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 ...
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