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Education

Satya Kokonda, estudiante de segundo año en la Charter School of Wilmington
Delaware
K-12
Technology

La organización sin fines de lucro fundada por una estudiante de Delaware crece de 300 a casi 58,000 usuarios, ampliando el acceso gratuito a la educación STEM a nivel mundial.

Tras observar que sus compañeros de clase no tenían acceso a recursos de ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas (STEM), una estudiante de segundo año de secundaria.

2 weeks ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro listens as he sits with students holding guitars
K-12
Pennsylvania

70% of Pa. students are taking at least 1 arts course, but there are disparities in smaller, poorer districts

While state law mandates districts to make arts classes available, public education funding disparities have meant that some schools are still catching up.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:12
Studio 2
Higher Education
Philadelphia

Studio 2 Extra: Community College of Philadelphia's new president Dr. Alycia Marshall

After losing her son, commencement became healing. “That day, I saw all my children graduate,” Dr. Alycia Marshall, president of the Community College of Philadelphia, said.

Air Date: January 16, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 12:48
A medical professional prepares a vaccine syringe.
K-12
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

New CDC vaccine recommendations at odds with Pennsylvania, New Jersey school requirements

Vaccines for hepatitis B and meningococcal disease, or meningitis, are no longer broadly recommended for all kids.

4 weeks ago

Listen 1:12
Satya Kokonda
Delaware
K-12
Technology

Del. student’s nonprofit grows from 300 to nearly 58,000 users, expanding free STEM access globally

After seeing classmates lack access to STEM resources, a Delaware sophomore built a nonprofit now reaching nearly 58,000 students globally.

4 weeks ago

Listen 1:11
The weekly art classes allow for connections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘A safe and healthy outlet’: 9-year-old helps students through art classes

A Philly elementary schooler makes a space for her peers to express their feelings through art and writing.

4 weeks ago

Phil Murphy expressively speaking during a press conference
K-12
New Jersey

New Jersey is the latest state to ban cellphones during the school day in grades K-12

Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation on Thursday requiring bans on non-academic use of internet-connected devices during the school day.

4 weeks ago

School District of Philadelphia headquarters
K-12
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

School District of Philadelphia will focus on engagement, academics in 2026

Philly schools will focus on academic achievement, customer service and family partnerships in 2026.

1 month ago

Alfonso Q. Llano Jr.
K-12
New Jersey

Vineland School District Superintendent Alfonso Llano picked as new Camden City School District leader

Llano, who has led Vineland schools since 2021, was named during the State Board of Education meeting Wednesday.

1 month ago

Listen 0:57
A child wearing a crochet turtle hat carries a pumpkin outside
K-12
Outdoors
Philadelphia

How nature is fostering kids’ creativity in Philadelphia

Studies suggest nature can help lower stress and boost attention. Researchers and educators say it can also help kids express creativity.

1 month ago

Listen 4:42
The U.S. Department of Education building
Delaware
K-12
Kids

Delaware gets $8.7M grant to help teachers merge literacy with civics, history lessons

Delaware was one of 24 recipients of the federal grant. The money will support the education of struggling kids in grades 4 to 12.

1 month ago

Listen 0:49
Niños sentados en un aula
Delaware
K-12

‘La migra se llevó a mi papá’: Cómo la aplicación de la ley migratoria está afectando a los estudiantes de Delaware mucho antes de que suene el timbre escolar

Para muchos estudiantes, el miedo a la inmigración no se limita a casa. Educadores e investigadores afirman que está transformando el aprendizaje y el bienestar.

1 month ago

Melanie Reed, educational and vocational program director at Reed’s Farm
K-12
New Jersey

At this South Jersey farm, a classroom rooted in the garden helps students grow skills for life

A culinary program uses adaptive tools and small classes to help students with a range of abilities and needs build confidence, connection and independence.

1 month ago

Listen 0:42
Children in a classroom
Delaware
Immigration
K-12

‘La migra llevó a mi papa’: How immigration enforcement is affecting Delaware students long before the school bell rings

For many students, immigration fear doesn’t stop at home. Educators and researchers say it’s reshaping learning, attendance and well-being.

2 months ago

Listen 2:23
The outside of Lower Gwynedd Elementary School. (6abc)
K-12
Pennsylvania
6abc

Parent shares antisemitic voicemail allegedly left by Lower Gwynedd Elementary School principal

District leaders say Philip Leddy believed the call had ended when he made the remarks to another employee in the room.

2 months ago

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