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Education

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis displays the signed Parental Rights in Education, the so-called
Government
K-12
Politics

Conservative PACs inject millions into local school races

In the run-up to the midterm elections, a growing number of conservative groups are turning their attention to often-ignored school board races.

3 years ago

Biden speaks at the podium.
NPR
Government
Higher Education
National
Personal Finance

The application for Biden’s student loan relief is open. Here’s what to know about it

A beta version of the student loan forgiveness application is a test to help the Education Department find problems with the site before its official launch.

3 years ago

(Chelsea Beck/NPR)
NPR
Higher Education
Income Inequality

Biden administration steps up protection against student loan forgiveness scams

In order to hold scammers accountable, the administration plans to increase collaboration between the Department of Education and other federal agencies.

4 years ago

(6abc)
Delaware
Food & Drink
K-12
Public Safety
6abc

Lead detected in water from 22 Delaware schools

The building once known as Wallace Wallin School had the most violations at 17.

4 years ago

Philadelphia School District Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington reported findings from his first 100 days on the job at a press conference on October 4, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
K-12
Philadelphia

Watlington announces big leadership changes in the School District of Philadelphia after first 110 days

Two new deputy roles will reduce the number of individuals who report directly to the superintendent, freeing him up to spend more time in the community and Harrisburg.

4 years ago

The exterior of Upper Darby High School is visible.
Delaware
Government
K-12
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Upper Darby school efforts praised as feds launch billion-dollar grant program

More than $67 million in federal grants will be made available to help improve safety at schools in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

4 years ago

Emeline Kovac, a junior at Bordentown Regional High School, was in a pilot group for the SBIRT program at her school. She says the program allowed her to get the help she needed to focus in school and be more motivated overall. Her principal, Robert Walder, and Nell Geiger, a SAC Counselor at the school, look on. (P. Kenneth Burns/WHYY)
K-12
Mental Health
New Jersey

Advocates urge N.J. to create statewide mental health screening program for high school students

New Jersey Citizen Action, with representatives from a South Jersey high school, is urging the Legislature to allow early health intervention for grades 9-12.

4 years ago

Police officers walk from Roxborough High School
Gun Violence
K-12
Mental Health
Philadelphia

Teachers and students use class time to discuss gun violence after Roxborough shooting

Across Philadelphia, teachers are grappling with how to discuss Tuesday’s shooting at Roxborough High with frustrated and fearful students.

4 years ago

A group of people are seated at a table in front of an audience.
Employment
K-12
Pennsylvania

No ‘overnight’ solutions: How Pa. leaders plan to solve state’s teacher shortage

More than 100 educators, advocates, and policymakers assembled Thursday in Harrisburg to discuss the scope of Pennsylvania’s teacher shortage and possible solutions.

4 years ago

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Students speak out against colorism at the Parkway Northwest High School Peace Day assembly. (Sam Searles/WHYY)
Gun Violence
K-12
Kids
Philadelphia

Peace Day at Parkway Northwest: Students assemble to send a message on Gun Violence

One section of a grade at a time, the entire student body gave presentations.

4 years ago

Empty Hallway in a Public School
Kids
New Jersey
Sex & Relationships

Poll: Most N.J. adults favor sex education in middle and high schools

A new poll finds more than 70% of New Jersey adults favor sex education being taught in middle schools, 88% agree it should be taught in high schools.

4 years ago

Covers of three books are visible against a purple background.
NPR
Books
K-12
National
Politics

New report finds a coordinated rise in attempted book bans

According to PEN America, a growing number of local political and advocacy groups have focused their attacks on books featuring LGBTQ+ characters and characters of color.

4 years ago

Students pass through a stairwell at Overbrook High School. The school is one of three that will participate in the district’s 21st Century Schools Model initiative where students will pursue workforce training in specific fields related to local needs and interests. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Employment
K-12
Philadelphia
Chalkbeat Philadelphia

Philadelphia unveils ‘21st Century’ workforce initiative at three high schools

The 21st Century Schools Model will focus on the entertainment, development, and transportation industries.

4 years ago

Teachers at Philadelphia’s Martin Luther King High School (from left) Marsalis Chism, Eric Butler, Michael Flemming, Stephen Flemming, and Denzil Flemming stand next to Principal Keisha Wilkins in the school’s hallway. (Johann Calhoun/Chalkbeat)
K-12
Kids
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Chalkbeat Philadelphia

A Philadelphia high school first: Black men teaching all freshman core subjects

Principal Keisha Wilkins said the four teachers will help students see ‘a reflection of themselves.’

4 years ago

Drexel University
Higher Education
Income Inequality
Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Tribune

Drexel reduces tuition for community college transfers

Beginning in fall 2023, Drexel University will make its bachelor’s degree programs more affordable by cutting the tuition cost in half for community college graduates from Pen

4 years ago

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