Education
Students want better investment and attention on 100,000 New Jersey young people who don’t attend school or have a job.
2 years ago
Delaware working to tackle racial disparity in student test scores made worse amid pandemic
While Delaware schools have dropped restrictions on students put in place due to the pandemic, the impact of COVID-19 is still evident.
2 years ago
School District of Philadelphia sues city over new inspection law which could close some schools
The district’s lawsuit argues the city doesn’t have the authority to close schools and that the law itself is vague and undeveloped.
2 years ago
Pa. Senate advances bill to drop school religious garb ban
Pa. lawmakers are looking to remove a provision in state law that bars educators from wearing religious garb while in the classroom.
2 years ago
Gov. Carney seeks ‘significant’ raise for Delaware teachers to ease shortage
The governor’s budget includes a 9% increase in the state share, which funds about 70% of a teacher’s salary. Supporters want school boards to follow suit.
2 years ago
Philly schools lift temporary mask mandate as COVID cases remain steady
The district is one of just a few in the U.S. to require masks periodically this school year. Nearby Camden City School District also started the year with a mask mandate.
2 years ago
Central Bucks teachers protest flurry of ‘anti-LGBTQ’ policies and directives
Central Bucks educators, students, and parents rallied outside the administration’s meeting about a policy that bans Pride flags and other inclusive classroom decor.
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Listen 1:41This 22-year-old is trying to save us from ChatGPT before it changes writing forever
A college kid's mission to prevent misuse of artificial intelligence.
2 years ago
Delaware officials to testify under oath at state Senate hearing on lead pollution in schools
As Delaware conducts a second round of lead testing in K-12 schools, officials face questions over their botched handling of the first.
2 years ago
Listen 1:45Lottery results for Philly’s special-admissions schools to come by month end
District officials are still working to review appeals from families concerning their children’s eligibility, which must be completed before the lottery can be held, according
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Pa. high schools could start offering students K-12 education training next school year
Tomás Hanna, of the state Department of Education, said the goal of the program is to expose young people, particularly people of color, to careers in education.
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Listen 1:26Moorestown Fire Department hopes to draw more recruit volunteers with RCBC tuition benefits
New volunteer firefighters could get nearly half of their tuition at Rowan College at Burlington County paid for under a new proposal.
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Listen 1:04The Central Bucks School District passed a contentious policy that bans teachers from “advocacy activities” — a move the community fears will marginalize LGBTQ students.
2 years ago
Exclusive: New Biden student loan plan unveiled amid agency funding crisis
The Office of Federal Student Aid has a lot on its plate in 2023, including an ambitious new student loan repayment plan. Now it just needs money to pay for it.
2 years ago
Shapiro taps Lower Merion superintendent to be education secretary
Khalid Mumin, who has been superintendent of the Lower Merion School district in suburban Philadelphia for a little over a year, will be nominated after Shapiro is inaugurated
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