Education
Education Equity Forum in Germantown addresses funding disparities in Philly public schools
Need in Deed tackled funding challenges in Philadelphia public schools with a community-led discussion and call to action.
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In his second budget address Tuesday, Shapiro announced a record $1.1 billion dollars in increased education funding.
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Scientist ‘Grand Hank’ inspires Philly students to delve deeper into the world of STEM careers
On Tuesday at Allen M. Stearne School in Philly, eighth grade students were in awe as "Grand Hank" demonstrated different cool and innovative explanations of science.
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Listen 1:30Shapiro proposes ‘historic’ $1 billion increase in education funding to address inequities
Most of the funding, $872 million, will go toward addressing the problem of some districts having “inadequate” and “inequitable” funding.
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Children are encouraged to use all their senses in this Philly exhibit on Indian culture
Children "can learn about another culture while having fun," says the CEO of Philly’s Please Touch Museum.
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Listen 1:04Rowan University president lays down 10-year vision, wants college to drive region’s economic growth
The long-time leader of the South Jersey institution has begun to seek community input to design his vision for the next decade.
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Listen 0:59Widener University suspends decision day deadline amid FAFSA information delays
On Tuesday, the U.S. Dept. of Education announced it will begin sending the FAFSA information to schools and state agencies in March.
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‘Abbott Elementary’ National Lunch Break Tour makes a stop in Philly to surprise local teachers
More than a thousand teachers are expected to receive free classroom supplies and snacks across the U.S. thanks to the tour.
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Listen 1:20Temple to help make tuition free for Philly students from families with low income
Admitted first-year, full-time Temple students residing in Philadelphia with a family-adjusted gross income at or below $65,000 are eligible.
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Listen 1:145 key takeaways from Watlington’s first ‘State of the Schools’ address
In his first “State of the Schools” address, Superintendent Tony Watlington said public schools are important because they help “build the middle class.”
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Superintendent Watlington outlined the key issues he plans to tackle and previewed the obstacles they face as a district.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro proposes tuition caps to make college more affordable and accessible
To help reverse the downward trend in higher learning, Shapiro wants to make college more financially accessible.
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This year's state government spending of about $2 billion on higher education is about the same as it was 15 years ago.
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‘Thrive at Five’: Philly school officials are urging parents to register students for kindergarten
The district says it’s important for parents to register students as soon as possible due to limited seats per school.
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Long-sought charter school changes on the table as Pa. lawmakers plot education funding overhaul
Pennsylvania lawmakers say a court mandate to overhaul public school funding has opened avenues for compromise on charter school reform.
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