Education
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 14:47Schooled: 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 15:03Lawmakers 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.
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Listen 1:08With 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.
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Listen 0:51Trump 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
Listen 0:5720 schools in Philadelphia could close under district’s updated facilities plan
All schools impacted will have a transition team to work with the staff and community.
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The revamped school funding formula targets more money to students with higher needs to achieve better academic outcomes.
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Tras observar que sus compañeros de clase no tenían acceso a recursos de ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas (STEM), una estudiante de segundo año de secundaria.
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While state law mandates districts to make arts classes available, public education funding disparities have meant that some schools are still catching up.
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Listen 1:12Studio 2 Extra: Community College of Philadelphia's new president Dr. Alycia Marshall
After losing her son, commencement became healing. “That day, I saw all my children graduate,” Dr. Alycia Marshall, president of the Community College of Philadelphia, said.
Air Date: January 16, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 12:48New CDC vaccine recommendations at odds with Pennsylvania, New Jersey school requirements
Vaccines for hepatitis B and meningococcal disease, or meningitis, are no longer broadly recommended for all kids.
4 months ago
Listen 1:12Del. student’s nonprofit grows from 300 to nearly 58,000 users, expanding free STEM access globally
After seeing classmates lack access to STEM resources, a Delaware sophomore built a nonprofit now reaching nearly 58,000 students globally.
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Listen 1:11‘A safe and healthy outlet’: 9-year-old helps students through art classes
A Philly elementary schooler makes a space for her peers to express their feelings through art and writing.
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New Jersey is the latest state to ban cellphones during the school day in grades K-12
Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation on Thursday requiring bans on non-academic use of internet-connected devices during the school day.
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School District of Philadelphia will focus on engagement, academics in 2026
Philly schools will focus on academic achievement, customer service and family partnerships in 2026.
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