Education
Radnor Township School District votes to make masks optional, other districts switching plans too
"It's time we stop the madness," one Radnor parent said.
3 years ago
Parents, students, teachers at Philly’s Paul Robeson High protest building conditions
“When do the risks become too great for our children?” asked parent Sherice Workman.
3 years ago
Rutgers-New Brunswick to offer free or reduced tuition
Under the Scarlet Guarantee, tuition is free for undergraduate students making less than $65,000 a year.
3 years ago
Upper Darby School District changes mask policy: Masks recommended but not required
Dr. Daniel McGarry, the superintendent of Pennsylvania’s ninth-largest school district, sent out a message to the school district regarding the change on Sunday.
3 years ago
First-time Philly college students honor the legacy of Octavius Catto
First-time students at Community College of Philadelphia honor civil rights activist Octavius Catto using a scholarship in his name to get an education.
3 years ago
Student loan scams are on the rise as the pause on payments is due to expire
With the pause on student loan payments now set to expire at the beginning of May, people are anxious and scammers are swooping in.
3 years ago
Some school systems pause diversity programs amid pushback
Conservative takeovers of local school boards have already altered lessons on race and social injustice in many classrooms.
3 years ago
From pupil counting to plagiarism, Pa.’s school funding trial takes twists during defense phase
From money matters to plagiarism accusations, the defense portion of Pa.’s historic school funding trial took several twists over the last few weeks.
3 years ago
As virus surged, few Pa. schools signed up for free COVID-19 testing
Despite spikes in coronavirus infections and low child vaccination rates, schools across Pennsylvania have been slow to enroll in a free testing program offered by the state.
3 years ago
Researchers cite widespread lead contamination in water at Philadelphia schools
Parents can now check a map revealing levels of lead contamination in Philadelphia schools, although the District says it “mischaracterizes” the problem.
3 years ago
MLK’s daughter, CEO of the King Center, offered advice to students hoping to fight racial and economic inequities, and talked about building coalitions.
3 years ago
Budget report on Pa. education agency provokes spat between lawmakers, watchdogs
The Independent Fiscal Office’s finding that “there is little or no correlation” between spending on public schools and test scores raised eyebrows among Pa. legislators.
3 years ago
From campus to Congress, colleges urged to end legacy boost
Fueled by the national reckoning with racial injustice, opponents say they are gaining momentum in the battle over the contentious policy of legacy preferences.
3 years ago
Archdiocese of Philadelphia to lift mask requirement in suburban schools Feb. 28
Masks will be optional for students and staff at Catholic schools in Bucks, Chesco, Delco, and Montco. Philly schools will still follow city guidance.
3 years ago
Wolf visits Upper Darby High School, calls for boost in state education funding
The Democratic governor’s proposed final budget includes a historic increase in education spending.
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