Education
School District of Philadelphia names new deputy superintendent of academic services
Dawson currently serves as the chief academic and accountability officer for city schools in Birmingham, Ala.
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Philadelphia High School for Girls announces leadership change following graduation controversy
There is a change in leadership at The Philadelphia High School for Girls following controversy at last month's graduation ceremony.
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After Shapiro reverses position on school vouchers, Pa. House passes a budget and Senate cries foul
The Pa. House has passed a budget plan, after Gov. Josh Shapiro pledged to veto a school voucher program. Senate Republicans say it’s a betrayal.
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‘An amazing tool’: Wilmington’s first dual language trail celebrates bilingualism and inclusivity
Wilmington's first dual language trail encourages bilingualism through educational activities and fun experiences at Cool Spring Park.
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Moms for Liberty’s focus on school races nationwide, sets up political clash with teachers unions
The “parental rights” group Moms for Liberty is looking to expand its efforts to elect school board candidates in 2024 and beyond.
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The $300,000 study will evaluate Catholic Charities’ Healthy Housing Initiative, which aims to combat homelessness through collaboration.
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Penn State, Pitt, and others get hundreds of millions in taxpayer funds. Tracking it is a challenge
Transparency into how Pennsylvania’s state-related universities spend annual appropriations is limited.
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Philadelphia teachers fear school district is wasting time and money on a new curriculum
The new materials come with more rigid teaching requirements, which some believe will only widen the learning gap.
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Kits to help ID children who go missing to be given out by schools, under Pennsylvania bill
Under the measure, schools would be required to distribute free kits to first-grade students by Nov. 15 of each school year.
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Non-US citizens would be eligible to teach in Pennsylvania under a bill passed by the state House
The House of Representatives late Monday passed the bill by a vote of 110 to 93. It now goes on to the state Senate, which is considering own version of the measure.
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School funding in Pa. has to change. Does N.J. have the answers?
In a landmark court decision, Pa.'s school funding system was ruled unconstitutional. Now, lawmakers have to address its underlying inequities.
Air Date: June 27, 2023
Listen 35:39Cabrini University to close after ’23-24 school year, Villanova will acquire campus
Both schools emphasize that the Cabrini name will be retained and its legacy honored.
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West Chester school district asks Pa. officials to delay opening of Clock Tower Schools
West Chester’s attorney sent a letter to state officials saying the district isn’t prepared to provide education services to students when Clock Tower opens on July 1.
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A look at the trial — and ruling — that could change Pa.’s school funding system forever
Pennsylvania’s constitution says the legislature has to provide for a “thorough and efficient” system of schools. But what does that really mean?
Air Date: June 20, 2023
Listen 32:11The NCAA looks to weed out marijuana from its banned drug list
An NCAA panel asked the association to treat marijuana like alcohol. The NCAA is expected to make a final decision on the matter in the fall.
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