Education
Temple University joins list of colleges under investigation for alleged discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education opened its probe into several schools and universities in November.
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After 37 years, Philly teachers union president Jerry Jordan is stepping down
Jordan joined the union in 1987, and has served as president since 2008.
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Listen :59Former Penn interim president Claire Fagin, 1st woman to lead an Ivy League institution, dies at 97
Fagin, longtime dean of the university's school of nursing, served as interim president of the University of Pennsylvania from July 1993 through June 1994.
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During an interview with WHYY News on MLK's legacy in education, Superintendent Watlington discusses what challenges the district currently faces.
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Listen 1:39Education Dept. fast-tracks forgiveness for borrowers with smaller student loans
In a surprise move, the Biden administration announced it is fast-tracking a change that will erase the debts of many federal student loan borrowers after just 10 years.
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Citing rising costs and dwindling enrollment, PAFA cuts degree programs
“We did not make the decision lightly,” PAFA’s president said in a letter Wednesday. “We sought every possible opportunity to avoid it.”
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Listen 0:55Instead of giving new funding to a program that prioritizes the state’s poorest school districts, Pennsylvania lawmakers put $100M toward school construction projects.
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Cherelle Parker talks Philly education, year-round school
“None of my lifetime opportunities come without having access to education and it's the great equalizer,” Parker said.
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Listen 3:51What to know about changes to this year’s FAFSA application for college students
A spokesperson for the Department of Education said the department hopes to keep the application open for longer stretches as it resolves issues with the new form.
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Poor schools are prepared to return to court if Pennsylvania budget falls short on funding plan
Public schools in Pennsylvania are currently underfunded by roughly $6.2 billion, according to the lawyers for the schools and public education advocates.
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Inside the unraveling of one of Philadelphia’s most successful charter schools
In 25 years, there’s been mostly public praise for MCS — but its methodology is unusual, and some question the founder’s motives in shutting it down.
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1st public elementary school built in North Philadelphia in more than 70 years opens to students
The multi-million dollar, 77,000-square foot building at 23rd and West Cambria Streets will serve 500 pre-K through 5th grade students.
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Philly students tackle mental health with free online app and help from Eagles player Lane Johnson
To help address student mental health challenges, The School District of Philadelphia has introduced a new online multi-platform tool called Kooth.
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Listen 2:01Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism claims, backlash from antisemitism testimony
Gay announced her departure, which came just months into her tenure, in a letter to the Harvard community on Tuesday.
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The report comes after the settlement of a lawsuit that accused the state of being complicit in the disparities experienced by low-income students and others.
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