Education
This Philly teen did everything asked of him, and so he’s finally asking for a little help
Kevin Davis Jr. has never missed a day of school. But the aspiring chef still faces a daunting tuition bill. Reluctantly, he's asking the world for a financial boost.
7 years ago
Listen 2:13Philly school district nearing new accountability rules for charters
The School District of Philadelphia has a new tool for evaluating its charter schools, one it hopes will help end a long and public tug o ...
7 years ago
Federal Reserve study: ‘Last dollar’ program helps boost low-income college enrollment
The program increased enrollment and reduced student financial stress.
7 years ago
Delaware college aid fund for needy leaves out many eligible kids
The First State is among 10 states that deny the taxpayer-funded scholarships to more than half of eligible students.
7 years ago
More Pa. school districts feeling the crunch of mandated expenses, according to survey
An annual census of Pennsylvania districts suggests they're faring worse financially than last year and are more likely to raise taxes.
7 years ago
Should private schools that benefit from Pennsylvania’s tax credit programs adhere to the rules of the public system? That d ...
7 years ago
Listen 1:57Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rosenstein stresses ‘rule of law’ in Philadelphia speech
Rosenstein, who is overseeing the Russia inquiry, returned to his hometown for a speech focusing mostly on the past and avoiding major political drama.
7 years ago
Could this N.J. website help integrate America’s schools?
It may not be a panacea, but one Rutgers professor has a new approach for desegregating the nation's schools. And it starts with the college admissions process.
7 years ago
Listen 5:49Let’s stop talking about the ’30 million word gap’
NPR talked to eight researchers to explore this controversy. All of them say they share the goal of helping poor kids achieve their highest potential in school.
7 years ago
Delaware education secretary reverses course on school transgender policy
The Carney administration reversed course Friday on a proposed school anti-discrimination policy, removing a provision that would have al ...
7 years ago
Listen 2:03N.J. lawmakers question teachers union on undercover videos
Videos from a conservative group appear to show two union reps bragging about their ability to keep teachers on the job after unseemly, or even illegal, conduct.
7 years ago
Walmart offers employees new perk: Cheap access to college
Walmart is subsidizing the cost of tuition, books and fees, eliminating the need for student loans.
7 years ago
The conflicting educations of Sam Schimmel
More than 50 years after the government forced hundreds of Native Alaskans into boarding schools, their descendants are haunted by and trying to overcome residual trauma.
7 years ago
New Jersey considers statewide policy against nepotism in schools
Garden State lawmakers already are prohibited from hiring relatives.
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
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