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A postcard image of Central High School in Philly in 1904
History
K-12
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

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.

2 years ago

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NPR
K-12
Kids
Public Health

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.

2 years ago

A brick walkway and stone building with a Temple logo flag flying.
Higher Education
Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Tribune

Temple launches search for its new leader

Starting this month, the university will seek feedback from the community through listening and engagement sessions.

2 years ago

Parents walking their children to school
Environment
K-12
Philadelphia

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.

2 years ago

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Studio 2
Business
Delaware
Food & Drink
History
New Jersey
Technology

ChatGPT 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

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UArts Dean of Arts Sheryl Oring used a vintage Royal typewriter to ask incoming students ''What does art mean to you?''
Higher Education
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Poetry
Billy Penn

With a red vintage typewriter, new UArts dean inspires students to define ‘art’

Sheryl Oring’s typewriting performances have gained acclaim worldwide.

2 years ago

Students wear face masks outside of their school in Philly
K-12
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

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.

2 years ago

University of Delaware's campus (U Del.)
Delaware
Higher Education
Technology

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.

2 years ago

students lining up outside of school
K-12
Philadelphia

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.”

2 years ago

Students walking in the hall at school.
Government Accountability
K-12
Kids
Law
Pennsylvania

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.

2 years ago

Items available at a Philly school cafeteria, with Eagles mascot Swoop in the background. (Courtesy School District of Philadelphia)
Food & Drink
Higher Education
K-12
Kids
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

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.

2 years ago

Student loan borrower prepares for repayment to resume.
NPR
Higher Education
National
Personal Finance

12 things student loan borrowers should know about the return to repayment

October's coming, and we're here to help you get ready.

2 years ago

Malik Smith, seen from behind wearing a safety vest, walks with a group of students.
Gun Violence
K-12
Philadelphia
Policing

‘Safety zones,’ campus monitors, and gun detection systems make up Philadelphia’s back-to-school safety plan

The city of Philadelphia says there will be more police officers around school campuses this fall in an effort to prevent gun violence.

2 years ago

The exterior of Philadelphia School District headquarters
K-12
Philadelphia
Public Health
6abc

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.

2 years ago

Protesters hold up signs outside of the Denver Public Schools administration building to demand equity for students attending classes in excessively hot classrooms.
NPR
Environment
K-12
Kids
National

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.

2 years ago

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