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Education

Smoke rises from the ashes of a West Philadelphia neighborhood, May 4, 1985, the morning after a siege between Philadelphia police and members of the radical group MOVE left 11 people dead and 61 homes destroyed
History
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

What some Philadelphia students will learn in the new MOVE bombing curriculum, and what’s not included

The curriculum will discuss the organization's history and the context of the bombing, but not the current controversies surrounding the group.

4 months ago

Background: Ludlow School Philly (Public Domain: Smallbones; Wikimedia)
Studio 2
K-12
Philadelphia

From Ludlow to Overbrook, Philly superintendent discusses district’s plan to close 20 schools

The district plans to close 20 schools, citing declining enrollment and hazardous buildings. Leaders say the move will help improve remaining schools. Parents are concerned.

Air Date: February 9, 2026 12:00 pm

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Close up of elementary student using watercolors for painting on art class in the classroom.
K-12
Music
New Jersey
Performing Arts
Visual Arts

‘Staying level might be a win’: Arts education in N.J. set a standard but faces greater financial pressures and continued inequity

Nearly 1 million New Jersey students take arts classes by law. Advocates say sustaining those gains amid budget pressures is the next fight.

4 months ago

Listen 1:11
An exterior view of a gray stone building.
Higher Education
New Jersey

Princeton’s president says university will tighten budget because of endowment outlook

Though the Ivy League institution is financially strong, Christopher Eisgruber said it must be more efficient in the future.

4 months ago

Two people holding up signs at a rally in front of the Philadelphia School District
K-12
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Students, educators cite impact on Black students and lack of transparency in rally against proposed Philly school closures

At Thursday night’s Board of Education meeting, community members and advocates gathered to voice their critiques and defend their schools from closures.

4 months ago

A tightly cropped headshot of Leon Smith
K-12
Pennsylvania

Haverford High School teacher among 5 finalists for National Teacher of the Year

Leon Smith teaches history at Haverford High School. The Council of Chief State School Officers will announce a winner this spring.

4 months ago

Listen 0:39
A Philadelphia school bus
K-12
Philadelphia

20 Philadelphia schools could close next year. Here’s what you need to know

The district is weighing closures in light of under-enrollment, outdated facilities and budget constraints.

4 months ago

Snow is removed in the aftermath of a winter storm in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026
K-12
Philadelphia
6abc

School District of Philadelphia and city’s archdiocesan schools to operate virtually on Wednesday

Crews around the city have been working around the clock since the storm hit the region on Sunday.

4 months ago

Studio 2
K-12

The Big Fix: Remaking K-12 Education

We are launching a brand new monthly series we’re calling "The Big Fix." Each month we’ll tackle one of the country’s biggest issues and think big on possible solutions.

Air Date: January 27, 2026 12:00 pm

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El edificio del Departamento de Educación de Estados Unidos en Washington
Delaware
K-12
Kids

Delaware recibe una subvención de 8.7 millones de dólares para ayudar a los profesores a integrar la alfabetización con las clases de educación cívica e historia.

Delaware fue uno de los 24 beneficiarios de la subvención federal. El dinero se destinará a apoyar la educación de niños con dificultades académicas de grados 4 a 12.

4 months ago

Flier for rhe podcast Schooled
Schooled

Schooled: The cascading impact of 'Abbott Elementary' Episode 2

This two-part Schooled podcast by WHYY News highlights aspects of the Philadelphia School District that serve as an inspiration for a hit ...

Air Date: January 23, 2026

Listen 14:47
Flier for rhe podcast Schooled
Schooled

Schooled: The cascading impact of 'Abbott Elementary' Episode 1

This two-part Schooled podcast by WHYY News highlights aspects of the Philadelphia School District that serve as an inspiration for a hit ...

Air Date: January 23, 2026

Listen 15:03
the entrance to the school
Government
K-12
Politics

Lawmakers visit Delco’s William Penn School District to celebrate increased education budget

State lawmakers cited student gains and a landmark court ruling on equity that sided with the district.

4 months ago

Listen 1:08
Kristen Shepherd
Higher Education
Pennsylvania

PAFA selects Kristen Shepherd as new president and CEO, looks to lead institution ‘as a force’ in American art

With more than 25 years of experience in the arts leadership sector, Shepherd will take the reins of the nation’s oldest art museum starting on Feb. 9.

4 months ago

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The entrance to a school building
K-12
LGBTQ
Pennsylvania
Sports

Trump administration investigates Great Valley School District over transgender sports policies

The U.S. Department of Education’s probe into the Chester County school district is one of 18 new investigations against educational institutions across the country.

4 months ago

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