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Education

N'Namdee Nelson and Katrina McCombs
K-12
New Jersey

Elected officials in Camden want a new school superintendent. Katrina McCombs proclaims she isn’t quitting

Some elected leaders, including Mayor Carstarphen and School Advisory Board President Nelson, are urging the state to replace McCombs.

1 year ago

a meatball sandwich
Food & Drink
Income Inequality
K-12
New Jersey

Fighting hunger at school: N.J. lawmakers working on plans to expand free school meals for all students

N.J.’s plan is moving forward to expand free school meals for all children, not just for those from low-income families.

1 year ago

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View of the Wilmington skyline
Delaware
Higher Education

A $60 million investment will expand high school and college opportunities for Wilmington students

The multimillion-dollar investment aims to close longstanding gaps for underserved youth and expand higher education opportunities.

1 year ago

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Jill Biden speaks behind a podium
Delaware
Higher Education

‘It’s good to be home’: First lady Jill Biden honored with dedication of Delaware Tech Student Success Center

“I never imagined that anything would be named after me,” Jill Biden said as Del. Tech’s new Student Success Center was dedicated.

1 year ago

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Derrick Gallashaw
K-12
New Jersey

2 selected to serve on Camden’s advisory school board

Derrick Gallashaw and Gabriel Camacho were selected to finish the terms of two positions, including the board’s disgraced former president Wasim Muhammad.

1 year ago

Dr. Susan C. Aldridge
Higher Education
Philadelphia

Jefferson University president sees synergy with growing health system and its insurance firm

The first woman president at Jefferson University is poised to lead the Philadelphia institution into the future.

1 year ago

Listen 1:19
A look down a school hallway.
K-12
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

School-related threats in Pa. are on the rise; homicides and violent crime decline

While school-related threats of violence are on the rise this academic year, experts caution that it is too early to determine if this upward trend will continue.

1 year ago

Listen 1:04
Camden High School
K-12
New Jersey

Camden’s school board plans to fill 2 vacant board positions next week. Parents allege lack of transparency

The two vacancies were created in the fallout behind the resignation of former president Wasim Muhammad.

1 year ago

An empty SEPTA train car.
Employment
Philadelphia
Transportation

SEPTA continues talks to avert strike, allowing 55K Philly students to have transportation to school

The School District of Philadelphia planned to offer virtual learning to combat staff shortages and low student turnout.

1 year ago

Children get off their school bus below the 25th Street Viaduct
K-12
Philadelphia
Transportation

55K Philly students could be without transportation to schools if SEPTA strikes

The School District of Philadelphia could offer virtual learning to combat staff shortages and low student turnout.

1 year ago

Listen 1:24
A fish swims through the vault of Ravenhill Chapel
Behavioral Health
Kids
Mental Health
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Jefferson University researchers are illuminating a chapel to research the healing power of light

Bitmapped video projections in Ravenhill Chapel are experiments in the healing powers of light.

1 year ago

Listen 1:49
Amy Lawson, a fifth-grade teacher at Silver Lake Elementary School in Middletown, Del., helps student Melody Fritz with an English language arts lesson Oct. 1, 2013.
Delaware
K-12

Better pay, cultural competency part of 10-year plan to improve Delaware schools

A recent survey underscores the need for better teacher compensation, professional development in cultural competency and universal early childhood care in Delaware.

1 year ago

Listen 1:26
Indian River High football team in the commercial
Delaware
K-12
Sports

‘Brand new era’: Delaware athletes can now make money from ads, but one high school went way too far

The state has relaxed its ban on endorsements, but the longtime prohibition against players in uniform and on school property remains.

1 year ago

Listen 1:59
Gwen Walz at a campaign event
Elections
K-12
Pennsylvania
Politics

Gwen Walz advocates for education in interview with WHYY News

Gwen Walz fired back at Donald Trump, saying he would hurt education by dismantling the Department of Education, and discussed the importance of federal funds for education.

1 year ago

Listen 1:22
Bell Avenue Elementary School building
Infrastructure
K-12
Pennsylvania

William Penn School District awarded $2.5M in state funding for building improvements

The money will go towards roof and ADA improvements at Bell Avenue Elementary and Penn Wood Middle Schools.

1 year ago

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