Education
The fight to admit girls to Philly’s Central High School
It took two court battles, including a Supreme Court case, to change the status quo at what was considered a bastion of academic excellence.
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Extreme heat is cutting into recess for kids. Experts say that’s a problem
A heat wave at the start of the school year has educators scrambling to keep kids cool and safe.
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Temple launches search for its new leader
Starting this month, the university will seek feedback from the community through listening and engagement sessions.
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More Philly schools will dismiss students early this week amid sweltering temps
Early dismissals at 86 Philly schools — up from 74 earlier this week — will continue through Friday.
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Listen 1:03ChatGPT in School, Taco Tuesday Lawsuit, Delaware’s Earliest Residents
Students are back in class and so is ChatGPT. What does AI mean for the future of teaching and learning? And, a N.J. man battles Taco Bell for "Taco Tuesday."
Air Date: September 5, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:18With a red vintage typewriter, new UArts dean inspires students to define ‘art’
Sheryl Oring’s typewriting performances have gained acclaim worldwide.
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Philly schools to dismiss students early on first day amid extreme heat
Some parents say efforts to install A/C in all city schools is taking too long and disrupting their children's education.
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AI’s impact on education: Delaware professors reflect on its disruptive power, and its potential
Professors and students weigh in on fears that ChatGPT will diminish students' ability to think critically and hinder the process of education.
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74 Philly schools are dismissing students early Wednesday due to extreme heat
“It's really sad,” said one parent. “They can’t get a regular education. They should have gotten air conditioning years ago.”
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Students with disabilities in Pennsylvania will get more time in school under settlement
Under the new policy, students will be eligible to receive free services until they turn 22, rather than aging out of the program the summer after they turn 21.
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5-year Temple study aims to boost Philly students’ participation in free breakfast and lunch
To start the 5-year, NIH-funded study, researchers will collect feedback directly from students, something they say doesn’t usually happen.
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12 things student loan borrowers should know about the return to repayment
October's coming, and we're here to help you get ready.
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The city of Philadelphia says there will be more police officers around school campuses this fall in an effort to prevent gun violence.
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School District of Philadelphia releases 2023-2024 COVID protocols
Masking will be optional for students and staff except when determined necessary to fight an outbreak.
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As classes resume in sweltering heat, many Philly schools lack air conditioning
Amid sweltering heat waves, classes have resumed in many districts around the country that have outdated heating and cooling systems — or no air conditioning at all.
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