
Education
After 30 years, Chestnut Hill College president gets her own beer
One of the longest-seated college presidents in the nation, Sister Carol Vale’s retirement from Chestnut Hill College has a bespoke brew: Vale Pale Ale.
4 weeks ago
Increased police presence around Camden schools a short-term plan, officials say
Camden’s current plan to increase police presence at schools is short-term, as officials talk about what to do for next school year.
4 weeks ago
Philly-area students learn how to report on something that could help everyone — they wanted us to learn "How We Heal."
4 weeks ago
President Biden urges Delaware graduates to fight against the ‘oldest and darkest forces in America’
In the wake of two mass shooting tragedies, President Joe Biden urged University of Delaware graduates on Saturday to fight against the “oldest and darkest forces in America."
1 month ago
Proposed book approval process for Central Bucks schools unclear, some parents say
A deeper look into Central Bucks School District’s new library book policy, which the American Library Association calls a first for Pennsylvania.
1 month ago
University of Delaware reinstates mask mandate just days before graduation
COVID cases on campus are up nearly 60% in the past month. As a result, the semester will end with students and staff required to mask up.
1 month ago
School counselors sound cry for help after Buffalo shooting
In many schools, the Buffalo shooting and others before it have prompted staff discussions on how they might respond to students' threats of violence.
1 month ago
Yes, and… Philadelphia middle and high schoolers are learning improv to better their skills
The Philadelphia School District said it hopes improv workshops will help students better prepare for college.
1 month ago
‘The virus is not done with us.’ Mask mandate returns for Philly schools
Philadelphia schools will require all students and staff to wear masks throughout the school day “until further notice.”
1 month ago
2 Montgomery County school districts requiring masks starting Friday
The CDC moved Montgomery County into the "high" community level.
1 month ago
City Council passes bill to require more asbestos inspections in Philly schools
The school district opposes the bill, saying asbestos is already tightly regulated, and the bill will only complicate things.
1 month ago
Central Bucks School District backpedals, classes about puberty are now optional and virtual
After receiving criticism from parents and district employees, Central Bucks School District has made all of its elementary classes on puberty virtual and optional.
1 month ago
The brick building was once a one-room schoolhouse, and the only one local Black students could attend. Now it’s part of the National Park Service.
1 month ago
Listen 1:27Philly’s University of the Arts workers form second union in two years
Professional and non-professional staff voted to form a bargaining unit. Two years ago the UArts teaching faculty unionized its own unit.
1 month ago
Lenape Middle school students protest a teacher placed on sudden leave as the district also plans to enact a new book censorship policy.
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