
Education
Say anything: Inside a writing assignment gone right in North Philadelphia
A second-year English teacher in the Olney section of North Philadelphia gave up control and gave her students the space to open up. To their own surprise, they did.
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Listen 3:08University of Delaware’s barrier-breaking provost cites opportunities, challenges
Robin Morgan is making history as the first woman to become the permanent provost, the No. 2 post, at the University of Delaware.
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For troubled kids, some schools take time out for group therapy
In Australia, Canada and the U.K., social and emotional learning in schools is already being implemented on a large scale. Here in the U.S. it has spread, but not as quickly.
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State grants for Pa. college students remain steady, but face uncertain future
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency is digging into its reserves to keep money flowing into a g ...
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Guests: Paul Harrington, Ilana Gershon, Laura Craig Unemployment is the lowest it’s been in almost two decades ...
Air Date: May 24, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:55Pa. lawmakers want to reform school construction program, but funding remains a question
Pennsylvania’s ...
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Pa. lawmakers advance redistricting reforms as June deadline looms
Pennsylvania lawmakers have advanced a bill that would change the state’s constitution to put its congressional district map in the ...
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Fiercely contested school choice bill on the move in Harrisburg
Legislation is on the move in Harrisburg that could give parents more school choices and siphon millions from traditional public schools. ...
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For these Delaware students, robotics is ‘getting them to see the future’
Walking through Dickinson High School, one can't help but notice the two fluorescent yellow mechanical creatures.
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Listen 3:17New Jersey hit with major lawsuit arguing it must end school segregation
Legal action looks to strike down law requiring students attend schools in their own communities.
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Listen 4:45Bullying in schools and online
Guests: Stephen Leff, Justin Patchin Bullying continues to concern parents and educators alike, despite increased ...
Air Date: May 18, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:46At Rutgers, Anita Hill says it still takes courage to speak up in the #MeToo era
Long before #MeToo, long before pound signs were even called hash tags, Anita Hill accused a powerful man of sexual harassment in plain view of the American public.
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Listen 1:53Education and conditions in juvenile detention remain poor, advocates say
The number of Philadelphia kids sent to juvenile detention facilities has dropped, but advocates say the conditions inside those facilities remain poor.
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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.
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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.
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