Education
South Philadelphia’s Southwark School reopens after air samples show no signs of asbestos
District officials say they have reconfigured the ventilation system and air samples are not showing signs of the toxic substance.
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Delaware State University sets enrollment record, improves student retention
The state-sponsored Inspire Scholarship and the Early College School that takes kids starting in middle school have brought more students to the Dover school.
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Listen 1:19The Democratic majority hopes to block the unusual — they say illegal — payout and bring calm to the Central Bucks School District.
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In its announcement, the Education Department said five complaints involve alleged antisemitic harassment and two involve anti-Muslim harassment.
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Rutgers alums suspend donations citing antisemitism concerns
Marvin and Eva Schlanger contributed regularly to New Jersey’s flagship university. But concerns about the treatment of an Orthodox Jewish law school student raised concerns.
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Listen 1:09Millions could benefit from a new way out of student loan default
The Education Department has given itself the next year to reach millions of the system's most vulnerable borrowers.
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Bucks County families, NAACP, and PairUP Society file civil rights complaint against Pennridge
The federal civil rights complaint alleges racial discrimination and anti-LGBTQ policies and practices in Pennridge schools.
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Listen 1:29Superintendent with Central Bucks School District resigns with six-figure severance package
The district has faced backlash this year after the board barred school staff from using students' chosen names and pronouns without parental permission.
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Central Bucks School Board to consider resignation of superintendent
If approved, Abram Lucabaugh could receive a proposed six-figure severance package.
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Proposal would keep Pennsylvania students enrolled amid district residency disputes
The proposal would prohibit school districts from withdrawing a student from school until a parent has exhausted all options to prove their residency.
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Empowering minds, nourishing souls: Delaware’s Melissa Tracy is among Global Teacher Prize finalists
Wilmington teacher Melissa Tracy earns international recognition as the only American finalist in the Global Teacher Prize.
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Listen 1:05Penn police called FBI to help investigate threatening antisemitic emails
The threats come amid heightened tensions on US college campuses and at Penn, in particular, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
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The foundation helps transform school gardens into outdoor classrooms to promote nature appreciation and healthier eating habits.
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Listen 1:19Bill to increase transparency of Pennsylvania’s universities passes House
The measure seeks to expand what the state’s four state-related universities — the University of Pittsburgh, Temple, Lincoln, and Penn State — have to publicly disclose.
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Education Department punishes student loan servicer for billing mistakes
The department is withholding payment from its largest loan servicer as 2.5 million borrowers didn't receive timely billing statements.
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