Education
Taking refuge in West Philadelphia’s Clark Park
In this latest installment from Philly Youth Radio, Cavhanah Baht T’om talks about her safe place, Clark Park in West Philadelphia
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11 years ago
Pa. charter school founder charged in $6 million fraud
A 75-year-old schoolteacher from Haverford has been indicted on charges of using her position to steal nearly $6 million from Philadelphi
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11 years ago
Penn foundation’s Nowak unafraid of ruffling feathers
The Delaware Valley’s largest philanthropic foundation made a big splash this month, announcing $32 million in grants — including
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11 years ago
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In this latest installment from Philly Youth Radio, Shayla Torres talks about leaving her safe place, her grandparents’ home, for t
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11 years ago
Records show consultant had wide influence in Philly schools
The Boston Consulting Group has identified up to 60 Philadelphia school buildings as potential candidates for closure and helped line up
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11 years ago
In the series “Teen Sanctuaries,” Philly Youth Radio asked students to show us their safe spaces.
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Superintendent candidate Hite emphasizes listening and need for healing
If hired as Philadelphia school superintendent, William R. Hite, Jr. said the first thing he would do is travel the city and listen; once
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11 years ago
Pa. auditor general says charter schools overfunded
Charters schools are getting too much money — that’s the conclusion of Pennsylvania Auditor General Jack Wagner. A report fro
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11 years ago
Pa. lawmakers again consider oversight of struggling Chester Upland schools
Legislation under consideration in Harrisburg would place Chester Upland and other financially distressed school districts under state ov
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11 years ago
Neshaminy teachers heading back to work
Neshaminy teachers are headed back to work this week — one week into their second strike this year. Even with a return to cla
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Corbett backs some consolidation of Penn State campuses
Gov. Tom Corbett has suggested his Advisory Commission on Postsecondary Education consider some consolidation of the Penn State Universit
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12 years ago
Principal reinstated in Camden as part of whisltleblower suit settlement
A former school principal turned whistle-blower is getting his job back, thanks to an arbitration judge’s ruling. The Camden educa
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12 years ago
Philadelphia sharply cutting back summer school
Some struggling Philadelphia students will be stranded this summer by the School District’s plan to sharply curtail summer school.&
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12 years ago
Philadelphia schools say shutdown possible if mayor can’t deliver extra money
Parents and activists got their first opportunity last night to weigh in publicly on the Philadelphia School District’s aggressive
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12 years ago
Ahead of district hearings, dozens protest closing Philadelphia schools
The Philadelphia School District is coming under fire for its plan to shutter 40 of the district’s schools by next year, and two do
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