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Education

JoAnne A. Epps speaking at a podium
Higher Education
Philadelphia

Hundreds gather to celebrate JoAnne A. Epps, the beloved late Temple University president

Generations of Owls, civic leaders, and Philadelphians came out to honor the school’s first Black woman president.

2 years ago

A close-up of Nicole Hunt, speaking at a podium.
Employment
K-12
Philadelphia

School District of Philadelphia cafeteria workers and climate staff reach tentative deal to avert strike

The agreement, reached late Thursday night, prevented 1,900 workers from voting to strike after their contract was set to expire Sept. 30.

2 years ago

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Gun Violence
K-12
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Pa. lawmakers push for state funding for school monitoring program in hopes of slowing gun violence

The School District of Philadelphia launched its Safe Path gun violence prevention program in 2022. Pa. lawmakers are now calling for $50 million in state funds to expand it.

2 years ago

Retired Philadelphia teacher Joyce Abbott is framed by balloons during a celebration of her 27-year career, held at Overbrook High School. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
K-12
Philadelphia
TV

The longtime Philly teacher who inspired ‘Abbott Elementary’ is honored at Overbrook High School

Joyce Abbott, the teacher that inspired and motivated Quinta Brunson, had a street renamed after her, and was inducted into her alma mater's Hall of Fame.

2 years ago

Princeton University campus
Higher Education
Income Inequality
New Jersey
6abc

Princeton University offering free tuition for families making less than $100K a year

School officials say 1,500 students will benefit from the income increase.

2 years ago

Nathalie Bessette poses for a photo outdoors.
Higher Education
Income Inequality
Personal Finance

‘Saddled with debt’: As student loan repayments loom, many Philly-area borrowers aren’t ready

After a payment freeze of more than three years, borrowers face an uncertain future.

2 years ago

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Temple University in North Philadelphia
Higher Education
Philadelphia

Temple names Richard Englert interim president in wake of Epps’ death

The university expects to complete its search for a new president by spring 2024.

2 years ago

Parents seated at computers look at information online while CSFP administrators look on.
K-12
Philadelphia

A Philly nonprofit is giving away $4 million in scholarships to tuition-based schools

Families could receive up to $3,200 to help with school tuition.

2 years ago

Listen 1:05
Flag hanging at the campus of Rutgers University
Employment
Higher Education
New Jersey

Rutgers Senate approves no confidence vote against President Holloway

The no confidence vote stemmed from recent labor disputes, a spike in housing and dining costs. and Holloway’s unresponsiveness to the community.

2 years ago

A union member holds up a sign that reads
Employment
K-12
Philadelphia

‘We can’t feed our families’: Philly cafeteria workers, climate staff demand higher pay as contract deadline looms

“Cafeteria workers are just as important as the teachers,” said Local 54 member Ronnette Lark.

2 years ago

Listen 1:05
Union members showing support during a news conference at Rutgers University-New Brunswick on Mon., May 8, 2023
Employment
Higher Education
New Jersey

Rutgers president could face ‘no confidence’ vote on Friday

The University Senate — which represents faculty, students and alumni — drafted a resolution saying they have lost confidence in his leadership.

2 years ago

Listen 1:01
Temple University in North Philadelphia
Employment
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

No more ‘brain drain’: Philadelphia is gaining young college graduates faster than other U.S. cities

The city’s “brain drain” dilemma is now firmly in the past, per a new report from Campus Philly, which also shows strength STEM.

2 years ago

View of an empty classroom
K-12
New Jersey
Public Health
6abc

Some students in New Jersey district go remote, others change buildings due to mold

No completion date has been set for the mold remediation, said Superintendent Colleen Murray.

2 years ago

Dr. Constance Clayton. (University of Pennsylvania)
K-12
Philadelphia

Philly schools trailblazer Constance Clayton has died

Dr. Clayton led Philly schools from 1982 until 1993. She was the city’s first Black superintendent and also the first woman in that role.

2 years ago

Listen 1:16
student leaving school
Gun Violence
K-12
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly students are being taught to ‘counter’ shooters in new school shooting drills

Called ALICE, the controversial training is being implemented because the old procedure didn’t include the option to evacuate, the district says.

2 years ago

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