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Education

Guy Generals speaking at a podium.
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

No reason given as board ousts president of Community College of Philadelphia

The school’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to not renew current president Donald Guy Generals’ contract.

1 year ago

Madinah Wilson-Anton speaks behind a podium
Delaware
K-12
Law

‘A few bad actors’: Delaware lawmakers seek to strengthen school boards’ public accountability and transparency

Many of the bills were inspired by last year’s acrimonious Christina school board meetings attempting to remove the superintendent.

1 year ago

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Two students help put away supplies in a classroom
Government
Higher Education
K-12
Law
New Jersey
Politics

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to cut teacher-training money, for now

The justices split 5-4 Friday, with Chief Justice John Roberts joining the three liberal justices in dissent.

1 year ago

Tiger Woods lines up a putt on the 16th hole during the weather-delayed second round of the Masters golf tournament
K-12
Philadelphia
Sports

Tiger Woods’ foundation opens learning lab at Cobbs Creek Golf Course offering classes in math, science and high tech skills

The lab, opening next week, will offer classes to local students in robotics, cyber security, video game design — and of course, golf course management.

1 year ago

Group of Los Angeles students
Higher Education
K-12
National

Studies show links between arts programs and positive academic outcomes, skills

Anecdotal evidence has shown arts-related classes lead to better grades.

1 year ago

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Princeton University
Government Accountability
Higher Education
New Jersey

Trump administration halts dozens of research grants at Princeton University

The university received notifications this week that grants were being suspended by agencies including the Department of Energy, NASA and the Defense Department.

1 year ago

Several people working together on a salad in a kitchen
New Jersey

New Jersey is upgrading and expanding vo-tech high schools

In 2018, New Jersey voters approved a bond to pay for renovations and additions at vo-tech schools across the state.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington
Economy
K-12
Philadelphia

Philly school district stares down a $300M deficit

The School District of Philadelphia will spend 40% of its reserves in order to avoid budget cuts for one more year. After that, there are no guarantees.

1 year ago

UArts staff and faculty
Higher Education
History
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘While the physical space of UArts might be gone, the community still persists’: Former students talk closure, new beginnings

Philadelphia's University of the Arts closed nearly nine months ago. Billy Penn spoke to four students about the challenges they’ve faced since then.

1 year ago

The Beebe Healthcare hospital in Sussex County
Delaware
Health Care
Higher Education

A medical school in Sussex County? Leaders weigh in on the need for more doctors in southern Delaware

Southern Delaware faces a growing doctor shortage. Leaders are considering whether a new medical school could help address the gap.

1 year ago

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a sign for Community College of Philadelphia
Employment
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘All of our members stuck together’ says union co-president after strike averted at Community College of Philadelphia

After reaching a tentative agreement on a new contract with the faculty and staff union, the college said today’s classes, work and activities will continue as scheduled.

1 year ago

The Community College of Philadelphia
Employment
Higher Education
Philadelphia
6abc

Community College of Philadelphia strike averted after tentative deal reached

Union members had recently voted to authorize a strike Wednesday morning if an agreement had not been reached.

1 year ago

Students walking on a path on campus
Government
Higher Education
Philadelphia

Penn faculty ordered to halt $175M in federal research funding as Trump upheaval deepens

The termination follows threats last week from the Trump administration. The White House has not told Penn how it can get the money back.

1 year ago

Superintendent Katrina McCombs hugs her mom
Employment
K-12
New Jersey

Camden Schools Superintendent Katrina McCombs to step down July 1

The Camden native, who led the state-run school district for the last seven years, will transition to a state role.

1 year ago

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George Read Middle School
Crime
Delaware
K-12

Delaware gym teacher, coach charged with using Instagram and texts to sexually solicit 13-year-old student

Ricardo Vila is the latest Delaware educator charged with sex or child porn crimes. Police say he sent explicit photos to an eighth-grade girl.

1 year ago

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