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Education

Cindy Marten speaks with a child
Delaware
K-12

‘We can’t go down the same path’: Delaware educators, civil rights leaders blast state’s proposed school accountability plan

Educators say the plan opens old wounds from a previous effort where the money went to outside consultants instead of teachers’ classrooms.

4 weeks ago

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Students walk on Drexel University's campus
International
Philadelphia

Philly’s economy partly depends on international students. New federal rules could have a ‘huge chilling effect’

In 2025, international student enrollment declined for the first time in years, leading to an estimated $50 million loss for Pennsylvania.

4 weeks ago

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a sign for Jamison Elementary School
K-12
Pennsylvania

Parents sue Central Bucks School District, allege ‘concerted cover-up’ of abuse

A former school board member and his wife say that their 10-year-old son endured “horrific abuses” at the hands of instructors in an autistic support classroom.

1 month ago

Journalist Nikole-Hannah Jones poses for a portrait at the Associated Press headquarters in New York on Friday, December 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Robert Bumsted)
Studio 2
Social Justice

Nikole Hannah-Jones on her school choice

New York Times Magazine writer Nikole Hannah-Jones joins us to talk about her viral essay, “In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own?”

Air Date: September 29, 2026

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Philadelphia schools superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington speaks at the press conference. (Sam Searles/WHYY)
Studio 2
K-12
Philadelphia

Studio 2 Extra:  the state of Philly’s public schools with Superintendent Watlington

With school back in session, Dr. Tony Watlington joins Studio 2 co-host Cherri Gregg to discuss Philadelphia’s public schools. He t ...

Air Date: September 18, 2026 1:00 pm

Listen 23:34
Studio 2
Technology

The Big Tech backlash in schools

How Big Tech pushed into classrooms, the growing presence of AI chatbots in education and the resistance building among parents, teachers and some students.

Air Date: September 17, 2026

Listen 51:11
Overbrook High School in West Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Overbrook High School celebrates 100 years of shaping Philly stars

The West Philly school that produced Will Smith, Wilt Chamberlain remembers a century of nurturing greatness, while looking forward to a hundred more.

1 month ago

an entrance to Rutgers University Newark
Higher Education
New Jersey

Citing ethics investigation, Rutgers-Newark faculty members call for removal of Dean Mattis

The letter calling for the removal of Jacqueline Mattis comes as a former judge investigates an ethics complaint against the Newark dean.

1 month ago

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Kindergarten students playing
K-12
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro signs legislation guaranteeing 30 minutes of recess to elementary students

The governor signed a bill Wednesday that was approved by the state legislature as part of the 2026-27 budget.

2 months ago

Anjoli Santiago, the new executive director of the Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership
Kids
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

New leader of Philadelphia organization for arts in schools sees hope in collaboration

As Anjoli Santiago takes the helm of Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership, the state has changed its arts funding priorities.

2 months ago

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Camden Council President Angel Fuentes speaks at the State of the City address at Camden High School on June 3, 2026.
K-12
New Jersey

After 6 months on the job, Camden’s superintendent begins his first full year leading school district

Alfonso Q. Llano Jr. took over the state-run school district in March. Parents are calling for more transparency from the state.

2 months ago

Listen 0:57
Joe MacNamara is sitting at his desk inside his office at Radnor High School.
Schooled
K-12
Pennsylvania

Pa. may ban cellphones in schools. Some Delco and Hershey educators say they’re already seeing results — without pouches

The “bell-to-bell” bans face skepticism from students and parents. After going phone-free, early adopters say the difference is striking.

2 months ago

Listen 3:44
Studio 2
Higher Education

Big Fix: Solutions for higher education

Is a college degree worth it? More families are asking that question as tuition skyrockets.

Air Date: August 26, 2026

Listen 51:12
A sign above the bright red door marks the entrance to Kensington High School
K-12
Philadelphia

After asbestos shutters Kensington High School, parents of students with autism worry about long commute

Kensington High School students will travel to a building 7 miles away on shuttle buses after an asbestos issue shuttered their school.

2 months ago

Listen 1:14
The Kensington High School building
K-12
Philadelphia

Philadelphia teachers union says district’s poor oversight led to Kensington High asbestos closure

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers says the district knew about the asbestos issue a month before telling students they’d need to relocate.

2 months ago

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