
Education
Mastery charter schools make football history in Philly
When the Mastery North Pumas and Simon Gratz Bulldogs clashed on the gridiron Saturday, they made a bit of Philly prep sports history.
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Listen 2:26University of Delaware eyes $60M facelift for football stadium, athletic complex
The University of Delaware is well on its way to raising the money for a $60 million project to renovate its football stadium and athletic complex, officials say.
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Listen 1:06United Way works to reduce Delaware illiteracy rate
United Way of Delaware's Michelle Taylor talks about the latest efforts to improve reading rates for Delaware's children by the third grade.
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Lansdale high school musical breaks up the boys club
North Penn's production of "1776" is revolutionary in that young women take on many of the starring roles of Founding Fathers.
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Listen 4:53Students learn to combat hate at Philly conference
The annual gathering hosted by the Anti-Defamation League aims to combat hate through a day of workshops and tough conversations.
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Dogs are all ears as kids practice reading in Philly libraries
Studies show that reading to animals calms beginners and improves confidence in children who are reading aloud.
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Listen 1:30Delaware State University sets enrollment record — again
Delaware State University continues to set records for enrollment, with 4,648 students this semester, officials announced Wednesday.
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GOP concerned about gender policy in Delaware schools
Republicans are voicing concerns about proposed protections for transgender students in Delaware.
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In North Philadelphia, a school reshaped by Hurricane Maria
From principal to staff to students, many at Olney Charter High School feel the strain of Maria.
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Wolf lets bill become law that weakens teacher protections amid other school policy shifts
Gov. Tom Wolf has allowed a bill to become law that weakens teacher seniority protections and gives school districts more flexibility in their rationale for making layoffs.
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Listen 2:00On schools, Kenney decided Philly can’t wait any longer
On one of his weekly school visits, made faithfully since taking office, Mayor Jim Kenney was standing in a classroom — he thinks it wa ...
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Delaware state Sen. Dave Sokola talks Wilmington school reform
State Senator Dave Sokola, chairman of the Senate Education Committee, is here to discuss the issues facing Wilmington’s schools.
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Amid resounding cheers, Kenney leads city charge to reclaim control of Philly schools
In a landmark speech delivered Thursday before City Council, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said the city should reclaim control of its sc ...
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Listen 5:24Delaware State University names board chair interim president
Board of Trustees Chairwoman Wilma Mishoe will take over when current president, Harry L. Williams, leaves in January.
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SRC will be out by June, replaced by Philadelphia school board
The School Reform Commission's days appear to be numbered. Jim Kenney released a plan to replace it with a locally appointed school board that would run Philly's schools.
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