
Education
Penn’s medical school partners with HBCUs to attract more Black students into medicine
The PASS program allows undergraduate students to shadow physicians, participate in student-led clinics, and create support networks with faculty.
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School District of Philadelphia announces heat-related early dismissal
All after-school and sports activities are canceled for Tuesday.
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College enrollment is declining and tuitions are rising. More young people are questioning the value of college and the broken admissions process.
Air Date: May 31, 2022 12:00 am
Listen 49:30After 30 years, Chestnut Hill College president gets her own beer
One of the longest-seated college presidents in the nation, Sister Carol Vale’s retirement from Chestnut Hill College has a bespoke brew: Vale Pale Ale.
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Increased police presence around Camden schools a short-term plan, officials say
Camden’s current plan to increase police presence at schools is short-term, as officials talk about what to do for next school year.
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Philly-area students learn how to report on something that could help everyone — they wanted us to learn "How We Heal."
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President Biden urges Delaware graduates to fight against the ‘oldest and darkest forces in America’
In the wake of two mass shooting tragedies, President Joe Biden urged University of Delaware graduates on Saturday to fight against the “oldest and darkest forces in America."
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Proposed book approval process for Central Bucks schools unclear, some parents say
A deeper look into Central Bucks School District’s new library book policy, which the American Library Association calls a first for Pennsylvania.
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University of Delaware reinstates mask mandate just days before graduation
COVID cases on campus are up nearly 60% in the past month. As a result, the semester will end with students and staff required to mask up.
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School counselors sound cry for help after Buffalo shooting
In many schools, the Buffalo shooting and others before it have prompted staff discussions on how they might respond to students' threats of violence.
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Yes, and… Philadelphia middle and high schoolers are learning improv to better their skills
The Philadelphia School District said it hopes improv workshops will help students better prepare for college.
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‘The virus is not done with us.’ Mask mandate returns for Philly schools
Philadelphia schools will require all students and staff to wear masks throughout the school day “until further notice.”
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2 Montgomery County school districts requiring masks starting Friday
The CDC moved Montgomery County into the "high" community level.
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City Council passes bill to require more asbestos inspections in Philly schools
The school district opposes the bill, saying asbestos is already tightly regulated, and the bill will only complicate things.
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Central Bucks School District backpedals, classes about puberty are now optional and virtual
After receiving criticism from parents and district employees, Central Bucks School District has made all of its elementary classes on puberty virtual and optional.
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