
Education
Honoring the 50th anniversary of a pivotal student protest in Philadelphia
It's been 50 years since a seminal student protest shaped Philly and the legacy of Frank Rizzo. Participants gathered over the weekend to remember.
8 years ago
Listen 2:46Active shooter drills mandatory in Delaware schools
Richey Elementary School in Newport was in the middle of a typical midweek lunch hour. It was Wednesday, Oct. 18, and 100 of the 4 ...
8 years ago
NJSIAA says transgender student athletes no longer need to prove gender identity
The organization's original policy required high school student athletes to consult with a medical professional and show official documentation proving their gender identity.
8 years ago
The bottom rung of American education: Stories from an adult literacy class
Adult education receives few dollars and little attention. For a look at this oft-forgotten world, we spent two months with Philly adults still learning to read.
8 years ago
Listen 5:39Funding freeze for Delaware's early learning 'Stars'
At Babes on the Square child care center in Brandywine Hundred, 160 little stars spend their days in a nurturing learning environment. ...
8 years ago
Listen 5:29Nine 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 gets one-year reprieve
The nation’s oldest historically black college will remain accredited after a state commission decide ...
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Wilmington teacher introduces students to Lyrical Math
After 16 years in the classroom, Keziah Finney decided to transform her teaching style.
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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
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
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
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
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
Listen 2:26University 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 1:06United 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.
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