Education
Going to college? Here’s what you should know about student loans
If you’re a high school senior or a college student, you’ll want to apply for federal student loans through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as FAFSA.
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Temple to begin contract negotiations with faculty union TAUP
TAUP represents a total of 2,350 full and part-time faculty members, librarians, and academic professionals at 13 out of 17 Temple schools and colleges.
2 years ago
Philly gene therapy companies tap into city’s workforce training program for lab techs
The city's Commerce Department enables CCP students to earn $15 an hour during a cell and gene therapy industry lab technician certificate program.
2 years ago
Listen 4:07ChatGPT and school instruction: Navigating between evolution and caution
The Philadelphia School District is currently limiting the use of the AI software for students until they learn more about it.
2 years ago
Temple University launches new on-campus safety app
Updated features include the ability to report crimes and real-time tracking of the university’s shuttle loop service.
2 years ago
Penn State gender pay gap is among worst compared to public Big Ten schools, federal data show
Across Penn State’s campuses, female instructional staff earn on average 80% of what their male colleagues make. PSU argues the federal data do not show the full picture.
2 years ago
Test results show Delaware students are continuing to struggle after post-COVID return to classrooms
Test results for the 22-23 school year show that only 40% of students in grades 3-8 scored proficiently in English language arts, a 2 percentage point decline from last year.
2 years ago
Shakespeare and penguin book get caught in Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ laws
Several Shakespeare plays use suggestive puns and innuendo, and it is implied that the protagonists have had premarital sex in “Romeo and Juliet.”
2 years ago
The former Kensington High School student became the oldest graduate of the school district’s adult diploma program.
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Philadelphia School District announces new school selection guidelines
The application process for the 2024-25 school year will begin Sept. 15.
2 years ago
Four takeaways from City Council’s hearing on Philly’s crumbling school infrastructure
The district says it’ll have a master plan for dealing with facilities completed by June of next year.
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Thurgood Marshall College Fund collaborates with Delaware State to reduce college dropout rates
With the first cohort of 60 students, the university has so far achieved success.
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Temple has a new logo, so here’s a look back at 25 owls that came before
The Evil Owl, the Blurry Owl, the Owl on the Branch, and everything in between.
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Pa. Department of Education reduces wait time for new teacher certification
The news comes after the new in-state teacher certifications for Pennsylvania are at an all-time low.
2 years ago
Never too late: At 69, Ms. Betty is ready to graduate from high school
The Philadelphia native is earning her degree as part of the city’s re-engagement program.
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