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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports  – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.
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Sports in America

Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

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Education

File: An electric school bus parked at Lamberton Elementary in West Philadelphia
K-12
Philadelphia

Philadelphia Board of Education postpones vote on facilities plan that would close 17 schools following pushback

“We are taking this time to ensure our stakeholders understand the proposal before the Board votes,” Reginald Streater, the board’s president, said in a statement.

6 months ago

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Student Surya Newa is silhouetted while using an oral AI agent
Higher Education
Pennsylvania

Perfect homework, blank stares: Why colleges are turning to oral exams to combat AI

Oral exams allow instructors to determine what students know and where they need help. Students say they don't always love the format, but many agree that it's effective.

6 months ago

Leon Smith, named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year
K-12
Pennsylvania

Haverford High School history instructor named nation’s Teacher of the Year

Leon Smith has spent his entire 25-year career at Haverford High School, where he teaches Advanced Placement classes in U.S. history and African American studies.

6 months ago

Pencils Over Pixels website
K-12
Pennsylvania
Technology
6abc

Chromebook controversy: Lower Merion parents ask to opt children out of using devices 24/7

The district says it "enables students to easily transition projects and research between home and school" by giving students 24/7 access to educational software and sites.

6 months ago

A view of a Temple flag from below, flying outside of a university building.
Higher Education
Pennsylvania
Billy Penn

Temple plans to upgrade honors program into a full college to attract more prospective students

Temple plans to open the Sullivan Honors College by 2027, with a more “holistic” approach that looks beyond grades to students’ overall experiences.

6 months ago

The entrance to the school is seen.
K-12
Philadelphia

School District of Philadelphia revises facility plan again, sparing one more school from closure

The update raises the plan’s price tag by $200,000 and spares North Philadelphia’s Ludlow Elementary School from recommended closure.

6 months ago

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Sign for Rowan University
Higher Education
New Jersey

Rowan University receives $10M gift to establish school for financial planning

Officials say the donation will be used to create a new school to help address the nation’s increasing shortage of qualified financial planning professionals.

7 months ago

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Contortionist Ava Gowanloch works on the mat
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly is home to the nation’s only accredited circus school – but it’s shutting down

The Circadium School of Contemporary Circus has faced funding cuts and administrative challenges since it started. Its director said this school was one of a kind.

7 months ago

The World Affairs Council started the new initiative
K-12
Philadelphia
Sports

Young Philadelphians are stepping up as youth diplomats for America 250

These high school students will welcome international visitors, fostering cultural connectivity throughout the milestone event in the city.

7 months ago

students at the Voter Education Summit
Elections
K-12
Philadelphia

Philadelphia School District voter summit gives students hands-on civics lesson ahead of Pa. election

Young Philadelphians showed off their civics projects, participated in workshops about local elections and got hands-on experience with a voting machine.

7 months ago

a sign for Mariner Middle School
Delaware
Gender
Pennsylvania
Politics

Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in Sussex County school district and 4 others

Cape Henlopen School District in Delaware is one of five districts that previously reached an anti-discrimination agreement with the Biden and Obama administrations.

7 months ago

Kelvin Lesene (left) and Kai Wright (right)
Community Events
Delaware
History

Delaware State University honors Tuskegee Airmen, inspiring the next generation of aviation leaders

Delaware State University's Tuskegee commemoration connects history with opportunity, introducing students to careers in aviation and STEM.

7 months ago

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La secretaria de Educación de Delaware
Delaware
K-12
Politics

El Departamento de Educación de Delaware presenta su plan estratégico, mientras algunos legisladores estatales cuestionan los recortes a los programas.

El estado está destinando $8 millones a ampliar la educación de la primera infancia.

7 months ago

Jamie Gauthier speaks alongside students
K-12
Philadelphia
Protests

Students and advocates call for expansion, not elimination, of 5 West Philly schools

A West Philadelphia rally called for the consolidation of five schools set to be closed under the school district's plan.

7 months ago

Drexel University
Health Care
Higher Education
Philadelphia

Drexel University to launch a 3-year medical school program to address workforce shortages, student debt

The new medical school option will target students pursuing careers in primary care, pediatrics and other specialties with shortages.

7 months ago

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