
Education
West Philadelphia’s Farrad McLaughlin, 26, was crushed when he lost his older brother to gun violence a decade ago. But since that mome ...
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Listen 6:29DeVos has scuttled more than 1,200 civil rights probes inherited from Obama
Data analysis shows that the Trump administration is less likely than its predecessor to find wrongdoing by school districts.
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Philly SRC departs with busy meeting
The SRC also left some business on the table, failing to reach agreements with 25 charter schools that say the commission’s terms are too restrictive.
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With election approaching, Pa. leaders seek the modest middle ground on education
This year's negotiations have featured a lot less rancor, and education seems to be at the heart of the compromise.
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How virtual advisers help low-income students apply to college
Research shows that 1 in 4 students juggle the writing, the studying, the researching and applying to college completely on their own.
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Small N.J. town takes on school funding fight
Chesterfield isn't what comes to mind when politicians talk about children harmed by the state's failure to provide adequate education funding.
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Listen 7:04Delaware State University names first permanent female president
Delaware State University has named its first permanent female president, picking interim leader Wilma Mishoe, whose father Luna headed the Dover school from 1960 to 1987.
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‘I have to continue’: A Parkland survivor speaks about her activism
Aalayah Eastmond narrowly survived the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Fighting for change ever since, she will visit Philly on Monday.
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Listen 4:42Bill would help Delaware suspend teachers who pose ‘clear danger’ to students
A vote is anticipated by the end of the legislative session on June 30.
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This Philly teen did everything asked of him, and so he’s finally asking for a little help
Kevin Davis Jr. has never missed a day of school. But the aspiring chef still faces a daunting tuition bill. Reluctantly, he's asking the world for a financial boost.
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Listen 2:13Philly school district nearing new accountability rules for charters
The School District of Philadelphia has a new tool for evaluating its charter schools, one it hopes will help end a long and public tug o ...
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Federal Reserve study: ‘Last dollar’ program helps boost low-income college enrollment
The program increased enrollment and reduced student financial stress.
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Delaware college aid fund for needy leaves out many eligible kids
The First State is among 10 states that deny the taxpayer-funded scholarships to more than half of eligible students.
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More Pa. school districts feeling the crunch of mandated expenses, according to survey
An annual census of Pennsylvania districts suggests they're faring worse financially than last year and are more likely to raise taxes.
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Should private schools that benefit from Pennsylvania’s tax credit programs adhere to the rules of the public system? That d ...
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