Education
Delaware launches a new program to boost middle schoolers' careers awareness and exploration, as well as their high and postsecondary school readiness.
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Rutgers University ends week-long strike
The agreement on new contracts promises to increase salaries by at least 14% by July 1, 2025.
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Frankford High School to be closed for the rest of the school year due to damaged asbestos
The School District of Philadelphia said Friday that Frankford High School will be closed for the rest of the school year due to damaged asbestos.
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Central Bucks will monitor online activity to flag students experiencing bullying or mental health issues. Data and privacy experts say there are unintended harms to consider.
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Listen 4:39‘A dream come true’: YouthBuild Philly celebrates permanent home for public charter school
The established charter school is refurbishing a former PECO building to continue assisting young adults with obtaining high school diplomas and workforce training.
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Central Bucks teacher sues the district alleging retaliation over his support for LGBTQ students
The ACLU alleges the district criticized the teacher for filing a complaint to the Office of Civil Rights, at the request of a bullied trans student and his family.
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Listen 1:41Temple University to name JoAnne Epps acting president
Epps left Temple as part of a senior management shakeup by President Jason Wingard in 2021. He resigned March 31.
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2 Philadelphia schools discuss next steps following asbestos discovery
In recent weeks, a total of four Philadelphia schools have been found to have asbestos.
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Rutgers strike: Faculty members march for higher pay, equal treatment of colleagues and campuses
Dozens march the picket line at Rutgers-Camden Monday as union members demand higher wages, equal treatment of faculty, and equitable investment in all three campuses.
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The meal kits aren’t necessarily the most nutritious, the thinking goes — but at least kids eat them.
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‘Temple has to succeed’: Where does Temple University go from here?
Following the resignation of Temple University’s president and months of controversy, key stakeholders reflect on how the university got here and where it should go next.
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Rutgers University faculty go on strike
After several months without a contract and no signs of movement between professors and administrators, a strike has been called for all three campuses.
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2 more Philadelphia schools will close due to asbestos issues
Previously, both schools were cleared of asbestos.
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Some Philly school leaders spend their spring break bonding high above Fairmount Park
Trauma specialists at Philly schools take on an aerial challenge to better connect and build trust.
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Listen 1:06The Marple Newtown Education Association says the affluent district spends the lowest portion of its budget on wages in comparison to nearby districts in Delaware County.
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