Education
Lang Lang Foundation brings piano lessons to elementary students in 10 Philadelphia schools
Thanks to the renowned concert pianist's foundations Philly second- and third-graders are discovering the piano.
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Listen 1:19Gov. Matt Meyer wants a solution to school funding inequities this year despite the task force pushing back its deadline to July 2026.
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Listen 0:48Red flags surfaced in Louisiana about Delaware school leader now charged with dealing child porn
The school leader referenced a porn actor in an email and had an affair with a staffer, but his new Delaware school was never informed.
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Listen 2:07Distritos han adoptado protecciones para los estudiantes, pero los defensores quieren que se tomen medidas a nivel estatal para proteger a todos los estudiantes.
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Where are some of the UArts staff members – eight months later?
Following its sudden closure in June, where are the staff of UArts moving on to?
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Colleges around the U.S. cautiously navigate Trump’s DEI crackdown
“It feels like a punch in the gut,” said Rutgers professor Marybeth Gasman after a session catering to students from historically Black colleges had to be abruptly canceled.
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‘Literacy emergency’: Delaware eighth-grade reading scores drop to 27-year low
Last year, 45% of Delaware fourth grade students scored below basic reading levels on the NAEP test, which is 2 percentage points better than the results in 1998 and 2022.
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Listen 1:06Camden schools brace for potential ICE operations
The school district will host an online workshop to teach families about their rights, as the Trump Administration authorizes immigration enforcement at schools.
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The School District of Philadelphia reports some higher scores for third- through eighth-grade students, higher attendance and a lower dropout rate.
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Some First State districts have adopted protections for undocumented students, but advocates want state-level action to protect all students.
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Listen 2:44Philadelphia Superintendent Watlington reaffirms immigrant student protections by school board
Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. reaffirms the 2021 sanctuary schools policy, emphasizing safe spaces for all students amid renewed immigration raids.
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Attorneys representing 200,000 students alleged that 17 schools, including Penn, favored wealthy students in financial aid and admissions decisions over a 20-year period.
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Listen 1:30Lt. Gov. Austin Davis announced a total of 46 state grants to enhance Pennsylvania's after-school programs and reduce gun violence in communities.
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Listen 1:07From a childhood dream to leading orchestras: The power of music education
Philly’s arts education programs, like Project 440, inspire young musicians to lead and succeed.
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Listen 1:20Hip-hop music draws students to engage in an anti-bullying discussion and focus on future career goals.
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