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Education

Penn Alexander students celebrate after learning their school was named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
The Why
K-12
Pennsylvania

Why Pennsylvania is trying a new solution for the school scoring equation

Should schools be rated and reviewed like restaurants, movies, and Uber rides? Or are the stakes higher? Why Pennsylvania is trying a new tool.

Air Date: January 8, 2019

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Ann Remy (right), is of Lenape descent, and Donna Fann-Boyle (left) is of Cherokee descent. Fann-Boyle is testifying at public hearing in Bucks County about the Neshaminy School District mascot. (Kimberly Paynter)
K-12
Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity

Defense expert: Neshaminy School District mascot reflects ‘living tradition’

The Pa. Human Relations Commission is weighing whether to force Neshaminy School District to drop the Redskins mascot.

8 years ago

A mural of the Neshaminy High School mascot. (Eugene Sonn/WHYY)
K-12
Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity

Pa. commission could ax controversial Neshaminy school mascot

A public hearing this week will evaluate whether Native American-themed mascot creates “hostile educational environment.”

8 years ago

Listen 2:06
Mayor Jim Kenney observes a pre-K class in Southwest Philadelphia Friday. (Tom MacDonald/ WHYY)
Business
Kids
Philadelphia

Pre-K expansion in Philadelphia celebrates second anniversary

With court battles over the city's sweetened beverage tax in the rearview mirror, Mayor Jim Kenney celebrates two years of expanded pre-K — and plans for further growth.

8 years ago

Holly Koscak, a parent and plaintiff in the lawsuit against the Tamaqua Area School District, speaks out against a policy to arm school staff. “I
 don’t believe a teacher should have to pack and carry, their sole responsibility should be to teach a student,” she said. (Jen Kinney/Keystone Crossroads)
Keystone Crossroads
K-12
Pennsylvania

Parent lawsuit over armed teachers sparks heated exchange in Tamaqua

Despite lawsuits from parents and teachers, the Tamaqua Area School District is doubling down on a policy that will allow school staff to carry guns.

8 years ago

After racist letters and photos were circulated among students at Strath Haven High School, the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District held an informational meeting on Jan. 2, 2019. More than 400 residents showed up to listen and have their voices heard. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
K-12
Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity

Officials address threatening note sent to Swarthmore families, but reveal few details

At a scripted community meeting, Swarthmore-Wallingford officials addressed a threatening note sent to four families. But they didn't reveal much about the investigation.

8 years ago

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(LA Johnson/NPR)
NPR
K-12

Why millions of kids can’t read, and what better teaching can do about it

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, 32 percent of fourth-graders and 24 percent of eighth-graders aren't reading at a basic level.

8 years ago

Zach Rivera is halfway through the Year Up job-training program at Wilmington University. (Mark Eichmann/WHYY)
Delaware
Economy

Year Up job-training program helps students find success

Year Up has helped thousands of students get job training and find work, but the organization is having some trouble convincing potential participants that it's not a scam.

8 years ago

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(smolaw/BigStock)
K-12
New Jersey

New Jersey appeals court strikes down current PARCC test as graduation requirement

A New Jersey court rules the state can’t require students to pass the PARCC test to graduate high school. The ruling comes as Gov. Phil Murphy is scaling back use of the test.

8 years ago

A still from the 1923 Charlie Chaplin movie 'The Pilgrim' (https://youtu.be/e3QFLaxOzmE)
History

Trove of copyrighted items set to enter public domain

No copyrighted items have been added to the public domain in 20 years. That changes on January 1, 2019.

8 years ago

Digital technology lifestyle of school girl child or student using wireless internet for distance learning application and reading e-book app on mobile ipad smart device multimedia computer tablet
Radio Times
Kids
Technology

Embracing children’s online lives

Guests: Jordan Shapiro In his new book, ...

Air Date: December 31, 2018 10:00 am

Listen 48:58
Jessica Cunningham Akoto, chief executive officer of KIPP Philadelphia.
Higher Education
K-12

To keep its alumni in college, this Philly high school is handing out ‘microgrants’

KIPP Philadelphia heard from too many alumni who were leaving college for financial reasons. It’s now giving out scholarships to fix that.

8 years ago

(Yastremska/BigStock)
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

Debate around guns on campus continues as Pa. university arms security officers

Students at Susquehanna University in Central Pennsylvania are protesting a new policy of arming retired state troopers who serve on the school’s security force.

8 years ago

This July 18, 2018, photo shows a display of back to school backpacks in a Target store in Pittsburgh. (Gene J. Puskar / The Associated Press)
Keystone Crossroads
K-12
Pennsylvania
PA Post

What the average classroom teacher earns in every Pa. public school district

The highest salaries were in two Pennsylvania counties: Bucks and Montgomery.

8 years ago

Princess Hill struggled through an unstable upbringing to make it to West Chester University, where she's helped by the Promise Program. (Avi Wolfman-Arent/Keystone Crossroads)
Keystone Crossroads
Housing
K-12

Homeless for the holidays: Some colleges keep needy students on campus

Colleges are becoming more sensitive to the needs of students who lack stable housing.

8 years ago

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