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Education

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K-12

The Big Fix: Remaking K-12 Education

We are launching a brand new monthly series we’re calling "The Big Fix." Each month we’ll tackle one of the country’s biggest issues and think big on possible solutions.

Air Date: January 27, 2026 12:00 pm

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Delaware
K-12
Kids

Delaware recibe una subvención de 8.7 millones de dólares para ayudar a los profesores a integrar la alfabetización con las clases de educación cívica e historia.

Delaware fue uno de los 24 beneficiarios de la subvención federal. El dinero se destinará a apoyar la educación de niños con dificultades académicas de grados 4 a 12.

5 months ago

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Schooled

Schooled: The cascading impact of 'Abbott Elementary' Episode 2

This two-part Schooled podcast by WHYY News highlights aspects of the Philadelphia School District that serve as an inspiration for a hit ...

Air Date: January 23, 2026

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Flier for rhe podcast Schooled
Schooled

Schooled: The cascading impact of 'Abbott Elementary' Episode 1

This two-part Schooled podcast by WHYY News highlights aspects of the Philadelphia School District that serve as an inspiration for a hit ...

Air Date: January 23, 2026

Listen 15:03
the entrance to the school
Government
K-12
Politics

Lawmakers visit Delco’s William Penn School District to celebrate increased education budget

State lawmakers cited student gains and a landmark court ruling on equity that sided with the district.

5 months ago

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Kristen Shepherd
Higher Education
Pennsylvania

PAFA selects Kristen Shepherd as new president and CEO, looks to lead institution ‘as a force’ in American art

With more than 25 years of experience in the arts leadership sector, Shepherd will take the reins of the nation’s oldest art museum starting on Feb. 9.

5 months ago

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The entrance to a school building
K-12
LGBTQ
Pennsylvania
Sports

Trump administration investigates Great Valley School District over transgender sports policies

The U.S. Department of Education’s probe into the Chester County school district is one of 18 new investigations against educational institutions across the country.

5 months ago

Listen 0:57
the School District of Philadelphia headquarters
K-12
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
6abc

20 schools in Philadelphia could close under district’s updated facilities plan

All schools impacted will have a transition team to work with the staff and community.

5 months ago

outside Legislative Hall
Delaware
K-12

‘Better outcomes’: Commission updates Delaware lawmakers on revamped school funding formula that targets more money to high-needs students

The revamped school funding formula targets more money to students with higher needs to achieve better academic outcomes.

5 months ago

Satya Kokonda, estudiante de segundo año en la Charter School of Wilmington
Delaware
K-12
Technology

La organización sin fines de lucro fundada por una estudiante de Delaware crece de 300 a casi 58,000 usuarios, ampliando el acceso gratuito a la educación STEM a nivel mundial.

Tras observar que sus compañeros de clase no tenían acceso a recursos de ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas (STEM), una estudiante de segundo año de secundaria.

5 months ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro listens as he sits with students holding guitars
K-12
Pennsylvania

70% of Pa. students are taking at least 1 arts course, but there are disparities in smaller, poorer districts

While state law mandates districts to make arts classes available, public education funding disparities have meant that some schools are still catching up.

6 months ago

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Studio 2
Higher Education
Philadelphia

Studio 2 Extra: Community College of Philadelphia's new president Dr. Alycia Marshall

After losing her son, commencement became healing. “That day, I saw all my children graduate,” Dr. Alycia Marshall, president of the Community College of Philadelphia, said.

Air Date: January 16, 2026 12:00 pm

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A medical professional prepares a vaccine syringe.
K-12
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

New CDC vaccine recommendations at odds with Pennsylvania, New Jersey school requirements

Vaccines for hepatitis B and meningococcal disease, or meningitis, are no longer broadly recommended for all kids.

6 months ago

Listen 1:12
Satya Kokonda
Delaware
K-12
Technology

Del. student’s nonprofit grows from 300 to nearly 58,000 users, expanding free STEM access globally

After seeing classmates lack access to STEM resources, a Delaware sophomore built a nonprofit now reaching nearly 58,000 students globally.

6 months ago

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The weekly art classes allow for connections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘A safe and healthy outlet’: 9-year-old helps students through art classes

A Philly elementary schooler makes a space for her peers to express their feelings through art and writing.

6 months ago

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