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Education

Members of the School Reform Commission are expected to vote on the nine charter school applications in February. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Philadelphia

Nine new charter schools apply to open in Philly

The applications represent a spike from last year and include proposals from established charter networks.

8 years ago

 Cheyney University  (Emily Cohen for NewsWorks)
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Cheyney University gets one-year reprieve

The nation’s oldest historically black college will remain accredited after a state commission decide ...

8 years ago

Wilmington Teacher introduces students to Lyrical Math
First
Delaware
K-12

Wilmington teacher introduces students to Lyrical Math

After 16 years in the classroom, Keziah Finney decided to transform her teaching style.

8 years ago

Delaware's teacher of the year Virginia Forcucci is described by students as
Delaware
K-12

Delaware’s ‘spunky’ teacher of the year

Delaware's teacher of the year uses passion and lots of energy to engage her high-school English students.

8 years ago

The crowd cheers as the SRC votes to dissolve itself after a marathon meeting Thursday.
Keystone Crossroads
K-12
Philadelphia

SRC makes Philly education history, votes to dissolve

The much-debated School Reform Commission will likely be replaced by a nine-member school board appointed by Philadelphia's mayor.

8 years ago

(Photo via ShutterStock)
Keystone Crossroads
K-12
Pennsylvania
Politics

Push for Pa. graduation standard delayed once again

Supporters of the Keystone Exams are grappling with the prospect that mandated statewide graduation standards are not to be.

8 years ago

At the June 15 School Reform Commission meeting, demonstrators carried signs calling for the SRC to vote itself out of existence and return the school district to city control. (David Hornbeck/The Notebook)
The Notebook
History
Philadelphia
Politics

A history lesson on landmark day for School Reform Commission

Former superintendent says SRC's birth was linked to student walkout, racism.

8 years ago

Two Mastery charter school football teams face off
NewsWorks Tonight
K-12
Philadelphia
Sports

Mastery charter schools make football history in Philly

When the Mastery North Pumas and Simon Gratz Bulldogs clashed on the gridiron Saturday, they made a bit of Philly prep sports history.

8 years ago

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The University of Delaware is planning a $60 million renovation of its football stadium and athletic complex, Above is an artist's rendering of a five-story athletic center that will include training and academic space for the 600 athletes on the school teams. (Courtesy of the University of Delaware)
Delaware
Higher Education
Sports

University of Delaware eyes $60M facelift for football stadium, athletic complex

The University of Delaware is well on its way to raising the money for a $60 million project to renovate its football stadium and athletic complex, officials say.

8 years ago

Listen 1:06
(File/WHYY)
First
Delaware

United Way works to reduce Delaware illiteracy rate

United Way of Delaware's Michelle Taylor talks about the latest efforts to improve reading rates for Delaware's children by the third grade.

8 years ago

Grace Lewis (left) portrays Stephen Hopkins and Maura Slater (right) portrays John Hancock during a rehearsal for North Penn High School's production of
NewsWorks Tonight
Gender
K-12

Lansdale high school musical breaks up the boys club

North Penn's production of "1776" is revolutionary in that young women take on many of the starring roles of Founding Fathers.

8 years ago

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Akbar Hossain, a student at the University of Pennsylvania Law School who immigrated to the United States from Saudi Arabia as a child, speaks at the Anti-Defamation League's annual Youth Conference at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Behavioral Health
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Students learn to combat hate at Philly conference

The annual gathering hosted by the Anti-Defamation League aims to combat hate through a day of workshops and tough conversations.

8 years ago

Mia Zelmanoff reads a book to Rocky at the Torresdale library in Northeast Philly.
NewsWorks Tonight
Kids
Philadelphia

Dogs are all ears as kids practice reading in Philly libraries

Studies show that reading to animals calms beginners and improves confidence in children who are reading aloud.

8 years ago

Listen 1:30
Delaware State University (Provided, file)
Delaware
Higher Education

Delaware State University sets enrollment record — again

Delaware State University continues to set records for enrollment, with 4,648 students this semester,  officials announced Wednesday.

8 years ago

 In this photo taken Thursday, May 12, 2016, signage is seen outside a restroom at 21c Museum Hotel in Durham, N.C. North Carolina is in a legal battle over a state law that requires transgender people to use the public restroom matching the sex on their birth certificate. The ADA-compliant bathroom signs were designed by artist Peregrine Honig. (Gerry Broome/AP Photo)
Delaware
Gender
LGBTQ
Politics

GOP concerned about gender policy in Delaware schools

Republicans are voicing concerns about proposed protections for transgender students in Delaware.

8 years ago

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