
Education
Jefferson University researchers are illuminating a chapel to research the healing power of light
Bitmapped video projections in Ravenhill Chapel are experiments in the healing powers of light.
4 months ago
Listen 1:49Better pay, cultural competency part of 10-year plan to improve Delaware schools
A recent survey underscores the need for better teacher compensation, professional development in cultural competency and universal early childhood care in Delaware.
5 months ago
Listen 1:26‘Brand new era’: Delaware athletes can now make money from ads, but one high school went way too far
The state has relaxed its ban on endorsements, but the longtime prohibition against players in uniform and on school property remains.
5 months ago
Listen 1:59Gwen Walz advocates for education in interview with WHYY News
Gwen Walz fired back at Donald Trump, saying he would hurt education by dismantling the Department of Education, and discussed the importance of federal funds for education.
5 months ago
Listen 1:22William Penn School District awarded $2.5M in state funding for building improvements
The money will go towards roof and ADA improvements at Bell Avenue Elementary and Penn Wood Middle Schools.
5 months ago
Listen 0:59Commission members are already saying they may need more time. The earliest the recommendations could be included in the state budget is fiscal year 2027.
5 months ago
Listen 0:59How Delaware will update curriculum to represent all racial and ethnic histories
The state's educational landscape is evolving — schools are incorporating diverse racial narratives into the curriculum.
5 months ago
Listen 1:42More than $4.5 billion in new student debt relief will help thousands of teachers, firefighters, nurses and other public service workers.
5 months ago
Listen 1:28As part of his reforms, Shapiro increased funding and created a new state board of education to promote coordination among colleges and universities.
5 months ago
Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker joined Superintendent Tony Watlington and Mural Arts executive director Jane Golden for the special dedication in North Philly.
5 months ago
Listen 1:57Schools in Pa. and N.J. are getting money for electric school buses
Electric buses don’t release tailpipe pollution, so they’re better for the climate and healthier for kids.
5 months ago
Listen 1:14Souderton Area School District is sued, drops ID checks at Wednesday’s board meeting
The complaint alleges the school district violated the state Sunshine Act by excluding people without photo IDs at two recent board meetings.
5 months ago
Listen 1:10Sheryl Lee Ralph gets personal about education as ‘Abbott Elementary’ returns Wednesday
Ralph won an Emmy for her portrayal of veteran teacher Barbara Howard on the hit TV show. She opens up about her career and her fight for equitable education.
5 months ago
Listen 2:01New social emotional learning program implemented at Philly’s Independence Mission Schools
The Peace Corners program, from the nonprofit Gabrielle's Wings, provides spaces for children to manage anxiety and learn about themselves at Catholic schools in Philly.
5 months ago
Listen 1:31Penn Medicine residents vote to approve union contract, a first for Pennsylvania
The negotiations took more than a year and included a large public rally and a recent incident where hospital security drove residents off a sidewalk.
6 months ago
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