Education
Florida rejects 54 math books, claiming critical race theory appeared in some
The rejected books make up a record 41% of the 132 books submitted for review, the Florida Department of Education said in a statement.
3 years ago
Philadelphia school board member Maria McColgan resigns
The board is now looking to fill two vacancies, as a new superintendent prepares to take the helm.
3 years ago
There’s a campus rally in support of Mackenzie Fierceton set for Wednesday morning.
3 years ago
U.N. ambassador discusses Russian invasion while inspiring Pemberton students
U.N. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield discussed her job and her role in the Ukraine crisis as she visited students at Pemberton Township High School.
3 years ago
N.J. Department of Education partners with Rowan to recruit more men of color as teachers
Studies suggest Black students perform better in school when they have at least one Black teacher.
3 years ago
Well-liked…but is he well-tested? The backstory of Philly’s new superintendent
Philadelphia’s new school leader impressed at his old job in North Carolina. But his superintendent resume is thin. How will it translate to Philly?
3 years ago
Listen 5:56Philly school asbestos inspection vote delayed to add lead paint checks
A City Council member has delayed a scheduled vote on a bill to require more asbestos inspections in Philly schools. He wants to add rules around lead paint.
3 years ago
N.J.’s LGBTQ curriculum still faces hurdles 3 years after it was mandated
Advocates said challenges have emerged because the mandate was unfunded when enacted.
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Temple names Diane Richardson as new women’s hoops coach
Richardson went 80-66 at Towson and led the team to a school-record 24 wins and a berth in the NIT. She also led Towson to the NCAA Tournament in 2019.
3 years ago
Exclusive: How the student loan safety net has failed low-income borrowers
Income-driven repayment plans were intended to help low-income borrowers. New documents paint a breathtaking picture of the program's failure.
3 years ago
Philly school board names Tony Watlington as new superintendent
Watlington will take over for William Hite at the end of the academic year.
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’Our children deserve better’: Supporters rally for desegregation of N.J. schools
A rally to support school desegregation in New Jersey is held as a judge is weighing whether the state is responsible for not doing enough to break up segregation.
3 years ago
Sanitizer found in milk cartons at Camden school, students sent to hospital out of caution
The district said many cartons were filled with the sanitizer, sealed and then shipped out with the milk.
3 years ago
N.J. lawmakers propose to start school later for teens
Several students and parents are on board with the proposal to start school later.
3 years ago
The course, offered by the controversial group Street Cop Training, teaches police how to mine social media for personal info and create dummy accounts.
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