
Education
74 Philly schools are dismissing students early Wednesday due to extreme heat
“It's really sad,” said one parent. “They can’t get a regular education. They should have gotten air conditioning years ago.”
3 months ago
Students with disabilities in Pennsylvania will get more time in school under settlement
Under the new policy, students will be eligible to receive free services until they turn 22, rather than aging out of the program the summer after they turn 21.
3 months ago
5-year Temple study aims to boost Philly students’ participation in free breakfast and lunch
To start the 5-year, NIH-funded study, researchers will collect feedback directly from students, something they say doesn’t usually happen.
3 months ago
12 things student loan borrowers should know about the return to repayment
October's coming, and we're here to help you get ready.
3 months 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 months 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 months 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Amid sweltering heat waves, classes have resumed in many districts around the country that have outdated heating and cooling systems — or no air conditioning at all.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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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.
4 months ago
Listen 3:18Through the Return to Learn initiative, the district will enhance support for students facing challenges and high-risk situations.
4 months 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.
4 months ago