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Matt Meyer teaching a class in a school room
Delaware
K-12
Politics

‘Politically viable’: Commission approves new framework for Delaware school funding formula as bigger decisions loom

The Public Education Funding Commission still has to determine how to weigh additional funding to schools for low-income students and English language learners.

3 months ago

Studio 2
Higher Education
Politics
Protests

Studio 2 Extra: Fmr. Penn chair Scott Bok on fight for university's soul

Former Penn Board Chair Scott Bok on the fallout from the 2023 campus protests, the antisemitism probes, and Wall Street's outsized influence on universities.

Air Date: June 6, 2025 1:00 pm

Listen 25:41
Camden high school students at protest in Trenton
Economy
K-12
New Jersey

Camden students bring concerns about budget cuts to New Jersey Department of Education

At least two dozen students along with community members traveled to Trenton asking the board to reverse cuts to address the $91 million deficit.

3 months ago

Josh Shapiro speaks
Employment
K-12
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania announces nearly $8M in grants to expand apprenticeship programs to address teacher shortage

Low pay, difficult working conditions and high attrition rates fuel the need for teachers in Pennsylvania, education experts say.

3 months ago

A Souderton Area School District board meeting about Bill Formica
K-12
Pennsylvania

Here’s the latest on the ACLU’s lawsuit against Souderton Area School District

The ACLU of Pennsylvania filed a temporary restraining order on behalf of three individuals who were banned from school board meetings. A judge ruled it is no longer relevant.

3 months ago

Listen 1:40
Tariq Trotter autographs his book at Community College of Philadelphia
Books
Higher Education
Philadelphia

Roots band co-founder Tariq ‘Black Thought’ Trotter’s new book explores childhood trauma and transformation

Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter of The Roots spoke at the Community College of Philadelphia about overcoming and growing from childhood trauma.

3 months ago

Listen 1:21
The Rev. Zachary Swantek, Princeton University’s Catholic chaplain
New Jersey
Religion

Being a devout Catholic at a secular college like Princeton University can be challenging. Some call it a blessing

News that the global Catholic Church would get its first U.S.-born pope was welcomed by Catholic students at Princeton and other U.S. universities.

3 months ago

Students in the recording studio with their teacher
K-12
Music
Philadelphia

Funded by John Legend, Eagles’ Jordan Mailata, Philadelphia high school’s record label drops its 7th album

Hill-Freedman Records gives students a chance to be heard — and to collaborate with big names like John Legend, Jordan Mailata and HBO.

3 months ago

Listen 0:59
State School Superintendent Katrina McCombs
K-12
New Jersey

New Jersey leaders launch search for new Camden schools superintendent

State education officials recruited a suburban Chicago firm to conduct a nationwide search to find a successor to Katrina McCombs.

3 months ago

Listen 0:50
UArts staff and faculty
Community Events
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Visual Arts
Billy Penn

UArts memorial commemorates 1 year since school’s closure

Philadelphia's University of the Arts closed almost one year ago. Former students and faculty and local performers will commemorate the closure with events and performances.

3 months ago

outside Penn Wood High School
K-12
Pennsylvania
Performing Arts
Visual Arts

William Penn School District could eliminate arts, athletics programs

The school district in Delaware County said it is in need of Pennsylvania cyber charter reform and additional adequacy funding to balance the budget.

3 months ago

Listen 0:56
the outside of Centennial School District's administrative offices
K-12
Pennsylvania

Abram Lucabaugh appointed superintendent of Centennial School District

Community members have voiced concerns about Lucabaugh’s track record as superintendent of Central Bucks School District.

3 months ago

Listen 1:01
Ross Whiting, Cheltenham School District director, speaks at a school board meeting
K-12
Pennsylvania

Cheltenham school board moves to close Elkins Park School

Cheltenham School District is changing its grade structure to accommodate the loss of the aging Montgomery County school.

3 months ago

Listen 0:52
School District of Philadelphia building
Homelessness
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

For students experiencing homelessness, there are challenges — and help

Recent data shows an increase in students experiencing homelessness in Philly. One group is working to address the issue.

3 months ago

Solar panels
Energy
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

25 Philadelphia-area schools get first-ever state funding for solar power

Grants of up to $500K will support solar installations at public schools and community colleges across Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia counties.

3 months ago

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