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Education

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K-12
Philadelphia

A Philly nonprofit is giving away $4 million in scholarships to tuition-based schools

Families could receive up to $3,200 to help with school tuition.

3 years ago

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Employment
Higher Education
New Jersey

Rutgers Senate approves no confidence vote against President Holloway

The no confidence vote stemmed from recent labor disputes, a spike in housing and dining costs. and Holloway’s unresponsiveness to the community.

3 years ago

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Employment
K-12
Philadelphia

‘We can’t feed our families’: Philly cafeteria workers, climate staff demand higher pay as contract deadline looms

“Cafeteria workers are just as important as the teachers,” said Local 54 member Ronnette Lark.

3 years ago

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Employment
Higher Education
New Jersey

Rutgers president could face ‘no confidence’ vote on Friday

The University Senate — which represents faculty, students and alumni — drafted a resolution saying they have lost confidence in his leadership.

3 years ago

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Temple University in North Philadelphia
Employment
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

No more ‘brain drain’: Philadelphia is gaining young college graduates faster than other U.S. cities

The city’s “brain drain” dilemma is now firmly in the past, per a new report from Campus Philly, which also shows strength STEM.

3 years ago

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K-12
New Jersey
Public Health
6abc

Some students in New Jersey district go remote, others change buildings due to mold

No completion date has been set for the mold remediation, said Superintendent Colleen Murray.

3 years ago

Dr. Constance Clayton. (University of Pennsylvania)
K-12
Philadelphia

Philly schools trailblazer Constance Clayton has died

Dr. Clayton led Philly schools from 1982 until 1993. She was the city’s first Black superintendent and also the first woman in that role.

3 years ago

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Gun Violence
K-12
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly students are being taught to ‘counter’ shooters in new school shooting drills

Called ALICE, the controversial training is being implemented because the old procedure didn’t include the option to evacuate, the district says.

3 years ago

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Changing Communities
Community Events
Delaware
K-12

Delaware’s first-ever Latinos Unidos Summit aims to empower Latino students and others

Nearly 200 Latino students will take part in the summit that’s designed to build community among young people throughout Delaware.

3 years ago

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Environment
K-12
Philadelphia
Public Health

‘Why is there no air?’: An inside look at Philly’s early school dismissals amid extreme heat

More than 57% of Philly public school buildings lack adequate cooling systems. As climate change makes extreme heat more likely, students are bearing the consequences.

3 years ago

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K-12
Pennsylvania
Politics
Race & Ethnicity

Pa. lawmakers want state to require Asian American and Pacific Islander education

State Sens. Maria Collett and Nikil Saval introduced a bill to include Asian American and Pacific Islander curricula in Pennsylvania schools.

3 years ago

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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.

3 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.

3 years ago

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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.

3 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.

3 years ago

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