
Education
Parents talk bullying after elite New Jersey boarding school admits fault in son’s death
Bill and Dr. Elizabeth Reid appeared on "Good Morning America" to discuss the admission of the Lawrenceville School in failing to protect their son Jack.
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The Boys’ Latin initiative follows the growing recognition that hands-on job training helps teens build a network and further future careers.
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Duane Morris’ investigation into Central Bucks finds no discrimination against LGBTQ students
Duane Morris claims the district is “ahead of the curve” in creating a welcoming environment for LGBTQ students. The ACLU calls the investigation a “sham.”
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Listen 1:273 unions at Rutgers University have reached tentative agreements
The agreements, which include raises and job protections, covers educators, researchers, and clinicians through June 2026.
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Universal Vare Charter School in Philadelphia becomes 6th school to close due to asbestos issues
Universal Vare is the sixth school to close due to asbestos, following the C.W. Henry Elementary School, which closed on Monday.
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Rowan’s veterinarian school breaks ground and gains a name
J&J Snack Foods chair Gerald Shreiber’s name was added to Rowan’s School of Veterinary Medicine after he gave $30 million for scholarships.
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With no tentative agreements, Rutgers unions continue labor actions
Though three unions have agreed on a framework, there are still issues lingering between New Jersey’s public university and its unionized workforce.
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The Philadelphia Police Department and the Office of School Safety at the School District of Philadelphia are investigating the incident.
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NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt to deliver Villanova University commencement speech
Since 2015, Lester Holt has been the anchor of NBC Nightly News. He’ll be delivering the speech on May 19.
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Philly DSA is helping parents build DIY classroom air filters amid school asbestos closures
Called Corsi-Rosenthal boxes, the makeshift purifiers can also help with mold and other toxins.
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Faculty union votes ‘no confidence’ against Temple University’s board of trustees chair and provost
81% of union faculty members endorsed the "no confidence" vote against the university provost and trustee chair amid concerns over campus safety and labor disputes.
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Henry Elementary school in Philadelphia to close due to asbestos; 5th one to close due to hazards
The school will be closed on Monday and will then shift to virtual learning for at least through May 5.
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Bees are busy at Philly’s libraries, making honey used for education and fun
The Parkway Central Branch has an apiary in partnership with the Philadelphia Bee Co., which sells the honey and uses it for education.
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An end to the reading wars? More U.S. schools embrace phonics
For decades, two schools of thought have clashed on how to best teach children to read, with passionate backers on each side of the so-called reading wars.
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City Hall protest calls on Philly to provide equitable treatment for charter schools
The students delivered petitions to both the mayor and City Council calling for fair reviews of charter schools, especially in Black and brown neighborhoods.
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