
Education
The average age of Philly public school buildings is 73 years old. School leaders are working on plans to improve the aging infrastructure.
2 months ago
Delaware grapples with educational challenges, 50 schools identified as low-performing
Delaware’s worst performing schools will start state-monitored improvement plans, as 18 schools exit support programs, showing progress amid complex challenges.
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Listen 1:41The Christina School Board placed Superintendent Dan Shelton on indefinite leave for reasons that remain unclear. Now he’s suing.
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Listen 0:52Montco Community College opens new, state-of-the-art hospitality institute
The 20,000-square-foot learning center features pasta and chocolate laboratories and a wood-burning pizza oven.
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Philadelphia Youth Network uses survey to better match summer jobs, students and their goals
Summer jobs, internships help teens gain skills and confidence.
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Rowan’s Edelman Fossil Park and Museum will open in March 2025
After more than a decade of planning, and three years of construction, the fossil park and museum will open near where a dinosaur was discovered in the 1860s.
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Listen 1:05Cal Ripken Jr. talked about his legendary father and how the foundation is helping to reduce wealth and race disparities for students who enter STEM careers.
3 months ago
Listen 1:14Philly School District reports record enrollment and uptick in graduating seniors
The district implemented an expanded 9th Grade On-Track program and hired an administrator to better coordinate a district-wide dropout reduction strategy.
3 months ago
Philly school leaders hope even participating in the space essay contest will encourage students to get more interested in science.
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The Pennsylvania State Education Association is concerned about the Trump administration's plans to eliminate the Department of Education and its impact on students.
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Listen 1:40‘They want that diploma’: Years after dropping out, adults give high school another try
Hard times forced Philly residents out of school, and motivate them to return.
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The legal action challenges the district’s response to controversy surrounding school board member Bill Formica.
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Listen 0:59AI photos showing girl students with nude bodies roil private school in Pennsylvania
A new Pennsylvania state law that takes effect late next month explicitly criminalizes making or disseminating AI-generated child sexual abuse material.
3 months ago
What to know about Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for education secretary
McMahon led the Small Business Administration during Trump's first presidency. Before entering politics, McMahon ran the WWE with her husband Vince McMahon.
3 months ago
Drexel University lays off 60 employees in face of ‘structural imbalance’ in operating budget
Those laid off make up roughly 1.4% of Drexel’s workforce. In a statement, Drexel said the “difficult decision” was not “made lightly.”
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