Education
While state law mandates districts to make arts classes available, public education funding disparities have meant that some schools are still catching up.
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Listen 1:12Studio 2 Extra: Community College of Philadelphia's new president Dr. Alycia Marshall
After losing her son, commencement became healing. “That day, I saw all my children graduate,” Dr. Alycia Marshall, president of the Community College of Philadelphia, said.
Air Date: January 16, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 12:48New CDC vaccine recommendations at odds with Pennsylvania, New Jersey school requirements
Vaccines for hepatitis B and meningococcal disease, or meningitis, are no longer broadly recommended for all kids.
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Listen 1:12Del. student’s nonprofit grows from 300 to nearly 58,000 users, expanding free STEM access globally
After seeing classmates lack access to STEM resources, a Delaware sophomore built a nonprofit now reaching nearly 58,000 students globally.
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Listen 1:11‘A safe and healthy outlet’: 9-year-old helps students through art classes
A Philly elementary schooler makes a space for her peers to express their feelings through art and writing.
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New Jersey is the latest state to ban cellphones during the school day in grades K-12
Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation on Thursday requiring bans on non-academic use of internet-connected devices during the school day.
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School District of Philadelphia will focus on engagement, academics in 2026
Philly schools will focus on academic achievement, customer service and family partnerships in 2026.
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Llano, who has led Vineland schools since 2021, was named during the State Board of Education meeting Wednesday.
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Listen 0:57How nature is fostering kids’ creativity in Philadelphia
Studies suggest nature can help lower stress and boost attention. Researchers and educators say it can also help kids express creativity.
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Listen 4:42Delaware gets $8.7M grant to help teachers merge literacy with civics, history lessons
Delaware was one of 24 recipients of the federal grant. The money will support the education of struggling kids in grades 4 to 12.
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Listen 0:49Para muchos estudiantes, el miedo a la inmigración no se limita a casa. Educadores e investigadores afirman que está transformando el aprendizaje y el bienestar.
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At this South Jersey farm, a classroom rooted in the garden helps students grow skills for life
A culinary program uses adaptive tools and small classes to help students with a range of abilities and needs build confidence, connection and independence.
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Listen 0:42For many students, immigration fear doesn’t stop at home. Educators and researchers say it’s reshaping learning, attendance and well-being.
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Listen 2:23Parent 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.
4 months ago
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.
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