Education
What to know about the state tax break that keeps causing controversy on the Philly School Board
Keystone Opportunity Zones power many of the city’s best-known development projects. Critics say they’re being exploited.
2 years ago
People who want to work at Philly public schools aren’t hearing back, despite an ongoing staff shortage for teachers.
2 years ago
Why Penn is in turmoil over the Israel-Hamas war, and what’s happening on campus right now
An explainer on the antisemitic incidents, demonstrations, and calls for the president to resign.
2 years ago
New certificate program aims to reduce Delaware’s ‘severe shortages’ of special education teachers
To help alleviate the shortage of special educators, the U.S. Dept. of Education awarded a Del. State professor a grant to develop a special education certification.
2 years ago
South Philadelphia’s Southwark School reopens after air samples show no signs of asbestos
District officials say they have reconfigured the ventilation system and air samples are not showing signs of the toxic substance.
2 years ago
Delaware State University sets enrollment record, improves student retention
The state-sponsored Inspire Scholarship and the Early College School that takes kids starting in middle school have brought more students to the Dover school.
2 years ago
Listen 1:19The Democratic majority hopes to block the unusual — they say illegal — payout and bring calm to the Central Bucks School District.
2 years ago
In its announcement, the Education Department said five complaints involve alleged antisemitic harassment and two involve anti-Muslim harassment.
2 years ago
Rutgers alums suspend donations citing antisemitism concerns
Marvin and Eva Schlanger contributed regularly to New Jersey’s flagship university. But concerns about the treatment of an Orthodox Jewish law school student raised concerns.
2 years ago
Listen 1:09Millions could benefit from a new way out of student loan default
The Education Department has given itself the next year to reach millions of the system's most vulnerable borrowers.
2 years ago
Bucks County families, NAACP, and PairUP Society file civil rights complaint against Pennridge
The federal civil rights complaint alleges racial discrimination and anti-LGBTQ policies and practices in Pennridge schools.
2 years ago
Listen 1:29Superintendent with Central Bucks School District resigns with six-figure severance package
The district has faced backlash this year after the board barred school staff from using students' chosen names and pronouns without parental permission.
2 years ago
Central Bucks School Board to consider resignation of superintendent
If approved, Abram Lucabaugh could receive a proposed six-figure severance package.
2 years ago
Proposal would keep Pennsylvania students enrolled amid district residency disputes
The proposal would prohibit school districts from withdrawing a student from school until a parent has exhausted all options to prove their residency.
2 years ago
Empowering minds, nourishing souls: Delaware’s Melissa Tracy is among Global Teacher Prize finalists
Wilmington teacher Melissa Tracy earns international recognition as the only American finalist in the Global Teacher Prize.
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