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Trenton state Capitol building. (WHYY file photo)
New Jersey

New Jersey considers statewide policy against nepotism in schools

Garden State lawmakers already are prohibited from hiring relatives.

7 years ago

8th grade student Kristina Kelly and English teacher Monique Traugerat Thomas K. Finletter Academics Plus School in the Olney section of North Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Home & Family
K-12
Philadelphia

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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Robin Morgan, a longtime UD faculty member, is the school's first permanent female provost. (University of Delaware)
Delaware
Gender
Higher Education

University 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.

7 years ago

The Resilience Builder Program teaches young students techniques for handling tough emotions, like visualizing a remote control for thoughts so they can switch from negative to happier feelings. (Nathalie Dieterle/for NPR)
NPR
Behavioral Health
Kids
Mental Health

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.

7 years ago

Over 300 graduating students from 19 Philadelphia-area colleges and universities are shown throwing their mortarboards in the air on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in a 2012 ceremony. (Alex Brandon/AP Photo, file)
Keystone Crossroads
Higher Education
K-12
Pennsylvania

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 ...

8 years ago

Radio Times
Business
Economy

Is it a job seeker’s market?

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

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Students at an art class in Overbrook High School in Philadelphia in 2016. State Senator Vincent Hughes has cited Overbrook as an example of a school in need of repair. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
K-12
Pennsylvania

Pa. lawmakers want to reform school construction program, but funding remains a question

Pennsylvania’s ...

8 years ago

Members of Fair Districts PA, which advocates for redistricting reform, rally on the Capitol steps. (Katie Meyer/WITF)
Keystone Crossroads
Elections
Government Accountability

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 ...

8 years ago

Pennsylvania public school students change classes. (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis)
Keystone Crossroads
K-12
Politics

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. ...

8 years ago

Dickinson High junior Jeremy Nolan works on his robot as partner Ian Shotwell observes. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Delaware
K-12
Technology

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.

8 years ago

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Former Associate Justice of NJ Supreme Court Gary Stein (NJ Spotlight)
NewsWorks Tonight
Law
New Jersey

New 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.

8 years ago

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High school students being bullied.
Radio Times
Addiction
Kids
Public Safety
Sports

Bullying 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

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Keynote speaker Anita Hill receives a standing ovation at Rutgers Camden law school graduation. She also received an honorary doctor of law degree.
NewsWorks Tonight
Gender
Higher Education
Law

At 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.

8 years ago

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Youth advocates (from right) Beatriz Jimenez, Jihid Mayes, and Aqilah David at City Hall (Avi Wolfman-Arent/WHYY)
Criminal Justice
K-12

Education 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.

8 years ago

Republican nominee for governor of Pennsylvania, Scott Wagner, participates in a primary debate at the National Constitution Center. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
K-12
Pennsylvania
Politics

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.

8 years ago

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