Education
Philly School District launches fundraising site
Schools now have a centralized way to request money for supplies or a field trip.
8 years ago
Kenney to give major speech on future of Philly schools
On Thursday, Mayor Jim Kenney will address the future of Philadelphia’s public schools, the latest sign that the system’s governance structure could be in for a major shakeup.
8 years ago
With SRC on the brink, Philly charter schools in ‘wait-and-see’ mode
With the SRC seemingly on its way out, charter school advocates aren't sure what to make of a return to local control. Some welcome the shakeup, but others urge caution.
8 years ago
Biden targets gun violence at education conference
Former Vice President Joe Biden spoke about the devastating effects of Wilmington’s “epidemic of gun violence” on indiv ...
8 years ago
Burlington City, N.J., schools to push back start times by 20 minutes
The change goes into effect in September of 2018 and affects most grades.
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Police called after fight on Warner Elementary bus leads driver to stop on I-95
A fight between students on a Warner Elementary School bus prompted the driver to pull over on Interstate 95 in Wilmington near the start ...
8 years ago
Mrs. D showed us how to conjugate the verb to be: "I am the teacher. You are the students. He is from Cambodia. She is from Vietnam."
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Gov. Wolf to consider bill that would weaken teacher seniority, among other school policy shifts
The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would alter a wide range of state policies related to public education — including the weakening of seniority protections
8 years ago
To land Amazon, we must shift academic programs to meet workforce needs
With Philadelphia among the cities vying for Amazon’s second headquarters, it’s a perfect time to analyze whether our students are prepared for tomorrow’s workforce.
8 years ago
What teachers need to know about connecting with students in urban schools
Christopher Emdin says it's time to do things differently in urban classrooms so students aren't left thinking "You don't get me."
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Pa. public school advocates meet in Delco, joyous to get their day in court
Public education advocates gathered Wednesday in Southeastern Pennsylvania to celebrate a recent state Su ...
8 years ago
Uncertainty swirls around Pa. property tax amendment that will soon go before voters
A constitutional change before Pennsylvania voters could lower property taxes and shake up school funding. Or it could do nothing at all.
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Kenney administration moving quickly to set up transition from SRC to local control
"Friends of" groups are being asked to suggest names for nominating committee and for a new nine-member Board of Education.
8 years ago
Coatesville parents, students confront school officials over response to racist incidents
School district officials in Coatesville held a special meeting where they got an earful from students and parents about recent racist events that rocked the high school.
8 years ago
Search for new DSU President could take a year
Who will replace outgoing Delaware State University President Harry Williams? The search for a new president to lead Delaware State University will be an intense one.
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