Education
12 things student loan borrowers should know about the return to repayment
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3 years ago
The city of Philadelphia says there will be more police officers around school campuses this fall in an effort to prevent gun violence.
3 years ago
School District of Philadelphia releases 2023-2024 COVID protocols
Masking will be optional for students and staff except when determined necessary to fight an outbreak.
3 years ago
As classes resume in sweltering heat, many Philly schools lack air conditioning
Amid sweltering heat waves, classes have resumed in many districts around the country that have outdated heating and cooling systems — or no air conditioning at all.
3 years ago
Drexel University Biomedical gets $1M grant to pilot new minor
The university’s School of Biomedical Engineering officials say that the new academic program offers more workforce training for the growing cell and gene therapy industry.
3 years ago
Listen 1:01Upgraded SAFE DE app designed to help Delaware students’ health and wellness
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency’s School Safety and Wellness Suite offers anonymous reporting, crisis messaging, and mental health education.
3 years ago
How students at Central High School are turning cafeteria food waste into mutual aid
Feeding Philly is going into its second year of helping North Philly teens and families fight food insecurity.
3 years ago
New Jersey to require free period products in schools for grades 6 through 12
The state will bear any costs incurred by schools under the legislation.
3 years ago
Philly schools will pay $300 a month to parents who drive their kids to school
The program aims to help combat a bus driver shortage.
3 years ago
“We’re setting a new tone for our family to come in the future.” Bodine High School students examine what it’s like being first-generation college students.
3 years ago
Listen 3:18Through the Return to Learn initiative, the district will enhance support for students facing challenges and high-risk situations.
3 years ago
New Jersey requires climate change education. A year in, here’s how it’s going
New Jersey set aside $4.5 million in grants in 2023 to support and train educators and ensure students in underserved districts also have access to climate change education.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 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.
3 years ago
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