
Education
GOP nominee Scott Wagner calls education his ‘cornerstone,’ emphasizes fiscal accountability
If the last gubernatorial election is any indication, education will be a major topic in the upcoming race between two wealthy York County businessmen.
7 years ago
Listen 4:00As ’13 Reasons Why’ returns, schools try to help students who are thinking of suicide
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for teenagers. And experts argue it's more than just an individual mental health issue. It's a public health issue.
7 years ago
Job forecast favorable for this year’s college grads
A low unemployment rate means fewer people are applying for available openings.
7 years ago
‘Misleading’ ballot question would tweak Philly school board process
A ballot question before Philadelphians on Tuesday mentions "local control" over city schools, but is actually about giving City Council more say in school board selection.
7 years ago
Project-based learning and standardized tests don’t mix
Can the long-struggling Philadelphia school system change how we measure success by focusing on meaningful work instead of test scores?
7 years ago
Amid #MeToo, more colleges host women as graduation speakers
This graduation season, the podium is all hers.
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Lacrosse season canceled in Haddonfield after player accused of racial slur
The school district canceled the remainder of the boys' lacrosse season Friday after allegations that a white team member used a racial slur against a black female athlete.
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Philly City Council asks: With schools deficit further away, why pay?
At a Wednesday hearing, Council members pondered why they should approve a proposed property tax hike to help fund Philly schools.
7 years ago
With ‘Kiddynomics,’ an attempt to teach youngest learners how to manage money
The Federal Reserve Bank has developed a curriculum to teach children as young as 3 and 4 the basics of financial literacy.
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Listen 2:07Pa. school funding lawsuit inches forward, though roadblocks remain
A lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania’s education funding system inched forward Monday, delivering a incremental victory to the plaintiffs ...
7 years ago
A conspiracy video teaches kids a lesson about fake news
Widespread concerns about the inability of many people in France to tell a real news story from a fake one have led this French journalist to visit 81 schools since 2016.
7 years ago
On Derby Day, visiting a college where you can major in horses
An hour's drive from Churchill Downs, students and staff at Midway University may not find time to watch, because they're taking care of their own horses.
7 years ago
Website aims to increase abysmal school board election turnout in Del.
There are 25 seats up for grabs on Delaware's school boards on Tuesday. But if history is any guide, fewer than 2 percent of the eligible voters will cast ballots.
7 years ago
Angered by college response to sexual assault, Swarthmore students stage sit-in
Since Tuesday, activists have camped out in the offices of two deans they want fired.
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