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Education

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Delaware
Government
K-12

Delaware education funding is ‘not adequate.’ A new report calls for an additional $500 million to $1 billion

The report comes after the settlement of a lawsuit that accused the state of being complicit in the disparities experienced by low-income students and others.

2 years ago

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Delaware
K-12
Technology

Plans for STEM Hub at Wilmington school aim to empower marginalized communities’ future

A $26 million project aims to overcome educational gaps through a STEM program that will also address mental health services for the communities.

2 years ago

African American studies teacher Ismael Jimenez hosts ''Rhythms of Resilience: Philly School Alumni on Hip-Hop, Africana Studies, and Self-Discovery.'' (Courtesy of School District of Philadelphia)
K-12
Music
Philadelphia

Philly hip-hop artist returns back to school to share the importance of African American studies

Former students and current hip-hop artists talked to teachers about the importance of African American studies.

2 years ago

Drexel University
Higher Education
Law
Philadelphia
6abc

Drexel University added to list of schools under investigation for discrimination

The Department of Education has not released details on any specific incidents being investigated.

2 years ago

Zora Battle high fives president and CEO of Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia Keisha Jordan while her mother, Zecharia Artemus and her brother, Zaire Denson watch.
K-12
Philadelphia

Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia awards millions of dollars to Philly students

It’s not too late to apply for thousands of dollars in scholarships for K-8 education in Philly.

2 years ago

Listen 1:04
The Pa. Capitol building
Government
K-12
Law
Pennsylvania

Shorter weeks, longer days? Pennsylvania poised to give schools flexibility on minimum requirements

Supporters argued the current law held schools to rigid schedules that didn’t allow for flexibility to address student needs.

2 years ago

Dr. J. Larry Jameson
Higher Education
Philadelphia

Dr. J. Larry Jameson named Penn’s interim president

Jameson currently leads the two entities that make up Penn Medicine.

2 years ago

The state Capitol building
K-12
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania school choice program criticized as ‘discriminatory’ as lawmakers return to session

Democrats are pushing for billions of additional dollars for public schools, but Republicans are pressing to expand taxpayer funding for private schools.

2 years ago

Harvard President Claudine Gay, left, speaks as University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill listens during a hearing of the House Committee on Education on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 in Washington.
NPR
Higher Education
National
Philadelphia

Here’s the latest fallout at Penn, Harvard, and MIT after the antisemitism hearing

Calls for Harvard and MIT presidents to step down remain firm while a growing number of students and faculty are coming out in support of their school leaders.

2 years ago

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
Higher Education
Philadelphia
6abc

University of Pennsylvania names Julie Platt new interim chair of Board of Trustees

Platt will replace Scott Bok, who resigned on Saturday minutes after former Penn President Liz Magill announced her own resignation.

2 years ago

Parents pose with books in the library.
Delaware
K-12
Kids

Empowering families through literacy: Southern Delaware school aims to strengthen bonds among Latino parents and their children

The program at Milton Elementary in Sussex County aims to improve literacy and the connection between parents and students.

2 years ago

Listen 1:03
George W. Nebinger School building
K-12
Kids
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

How teaching in Philly district schools differs from charters: Three teachers share their stories

They each have their pros and cons, on issues ranging from resources to oversight. Three teachers share their stories.

2 years ago

Liz Magill listening at a Congressional testimony
Higher Education
National
Philadelphia

UPenn’s beleaguered Magill resigns; students, critics hail decision, call on university to tackle antisemitism

Magill will stay on as interim president until she is replaced, the university said in a statement.

2 years ago

Liz Magill
Higher Education
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
6abc

Penn president Liz Magill, Board Chair Scott Bok resign amid firestorm over House testimony

Magill will remain Penn’s president until an interim replacement is appointed.

2 years ago

Harvard President Claudine Gay, left, speaks as University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill listens during a hearing of the House Committee on Education on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 in Washington.
Government
Higher Education

Harvard president apologizes for remarks on antisemitism as pressure mounts on Penn’s president

Lawyers for a major donor to Penn threatened to withdraw a gift valued at $100 million unless Penn President Liz Magill is replaced

2 years ago

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