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Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.

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Education

The outside of Lower Gwynedd Elementary School. (6abc)
K-12
Pennsylvania
6abc

Parent shares antisemitic voicemail allegedly left by Lower Gwynedd Elementary School principal

District leaders say Philip Leddy believed the call had ended when he made the remarks to another employee in the room.

3 months ago

Central Bucks West High School
K-12
Law
Pennsylvania
Politics

Inside the legislative effort to expel cellphones from Pennsylvania’s K-12 schools

A bill that would ban cellphone use from "bell to bell" was advanced out of committee Tuesday to a full vote before the state Senate.

3 months ago

Listen 5:57
board members at a meeting
Architecture & Design
Philadelphia

Philly school board begins exploring agreement to hand over abandoned properties to the city, despite criticism

The potential deal could be beneficial to both parties, giving a boost to the mayor’s ambitious housing plan and saving the district from excess expenses.

3 months ago

side-by-side photos of Tizzy Lockman and Matt Denn
Delaware
K-12

‘This is a failed experiment’: Redistricting advocates urge action for Wilmington city students amid fierce pushback

Some Brandywine school board members pushed back on the proposed redistricting, vowing to lobby state lawmakers against moving forward.

3 months ago

Listen 1:03
Jenaya Vann está agradecida de estar en Delaware Tech
Delaware
Higher Education

“Haciendo realidad sus sueños”: un programa de exención de matrícula ayuda a decenas de antiguos niños de acogida de Delaware a asistir a la universidad

Los adultos jóvenes que han estado bajo la custodia del estado pueden asistir a tres universidades estatales sin preocuparse por el enorme costo de la educación superior.

3 months ago

Studio 2
Classes
Higher Education
K-12
Kids
Protests

Are high school seniors ready for college?

A new report from UC San Diego sparked concern over declining math skills. What's driving learning loss? What can we do to reverse these trends?

Air Date: December 9, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:12
Melanie Harris, Chief Information Officer of the School District of Philadelphia
K-12
Philadelphia

Philadelphia schools celebrate Computer Science Education Week with an hour of coding

The district has been dedicated to increasing digital literacy, upgrading and installing new computer labs and curricula.

3 months ago

two kids dancing
Dance
K-12
New Jersey

At Washington Avenue Elementary, students and educators lean on the arts to build critical life skills

At Washington Avenue Elementary and schools across the region, arts programs are transforming classrooms and young minds through dance, music and visual arts.

3 months ago

Listen 0:49
the School District of Philadelphia headquarters
K-12
Philadelphia

Philly school board approves new contract for principals; advocates defend educators amid congressional investigation

Principals, safety supervisors and other administrators will receive 3% annual raises as a part of their new contract.

3 months ago

Quinta Brunson speaks behind a podium
K-12
Philadelphia
TV

‘Abbott Elementary’ star Quinta Brunson launches fund to provide free field trips to thousands of Philly students

The fund aims to cover field trip costs for over 115,000 Philly public school students, opening access to the city’s museums and historic landmarks.

3 months ago

Listen 0:58
Matt Kinservik, profesor de inglés de la Universidad de Delaware
Delaware
K-12
Technology

Un profesor de Delaware transforma la clase de escritura al enseñar a los estudiantes a usar IA mientras la tecnología transforma la fuerza laboral.

En la Universidad de Delaware, un profesor de escritura enseña a los estudiantes a utilizar la IA de manera responsable, explorando sus capacidades.

3 months ago

a child plays a xylophone
K-12
Music
Philadelphia

South Philly charter school opens musical sensory garden for kids to explore creativity and learning through sound

The Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School built a musical learning space for kids with autism and other students with a grant from String Theory Schools.

3 months ago

Listen 2:15
Matt Kinservik teaching students
Delaware
K-12
Technology

Delaware professor transforms writing class by teaching students to use AI as the technology reshapes the workforce

At the University of Delaware, a writing professor teaches students to use AI responsibly, exploring its capabilities and fact-checking tools.

3 months ago

Listen 1:45
A University of Pennsylvania sign
Pennsylvania
Technology

Can teachers spot AI writing? Penn researchers weigh in

The widespread use of AI has sparked a dilemma for teachers and professors. How do you tell the difference between assignments written by students, and those written by a bot?

3 months ago

Listen 1:11
Jenaya Vann at her computer
Delaware
Higher Education

‘Making their dreams come true’: Tuition waiver program helps dozens of former Delaware foster kids attend college

Young adults who have been in the state’s custody can attend three in-state colleges with no worries about the formidable cost of higher education.

3 months ago

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