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Education

Talha Rafique picks up his to-go suhoor box from a campus dining hall at the University of Southern California.
NPR
Higher Education
National
Religion

College life isn’t always Ramadan-friendly. Some schools want to change that

As Muslim students across the country began fasting for Ramadan, colleges have stepped up efforts to make them feel more included on campus.

4 years ago

Villanova retiring coach Jay Wright speaks with members of the media during a news conference in Villanova, Pa., Friday, April 22, 2022
Higher Education
Pennsylvania
Sports

Jay Wright says goodbye to Villanova basketball after 21 years

Wright fought back tears at times as he talked about his decision to step down from coaching, saying he didn’t have the same competitive edge he once did.

4 years ago

Elkins Park Free Library ''Consent for Kids'' sign (Photo courtesy of Victim Services Center of Montgomery County)
Keystone Crossroads
K-12
Kids
Pennsylvania

For Sexual Assault Awareness month, Montgomery County kids are learning about consent

The Victim Services Center of Montgomery County is visiting libraries and schools to teach children about consent, personal boundaries, and body safety.

4 years ago

Listen 1:33
An illustration of teachers
NPR
K-12
National

Students with disabilities have a right to qualified teachers — but there’s a shortage

When schools can't find a licensed special education teacher, they hire people who are willing to do the job, but lack the training.

4 years ago

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Keystone Crossroads
K-12
Kids
LGBTQ
Pennsylvania

Anti-LGBTQ flyers target West Chester Area School District’s book collection

The anonymous flyer circulating in West Chester falsely claims that the district’s middle and high school libraries contain over 80 books with sexually explicit content.

4 years ago

The exterior of a Community College Philadelphia building, with cherry blossoms in view.
Higher Education
K-12
Philadelphia

Community College of Philadelphia expands scholarship program

The expansion is designed to include students who have taken a break, and those who have graduated from a high school outside of Philadelphia, among others.

4 years ago

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference
NPR
K-12
National

Florida rejects 54 math books, claiming critical race theory appeared in some

The rejected books make up a record 41% of the 132 books submitted for review, the Florida Department of Education said in a statement.

4 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia school board member Maria McColgan hears from community members during a listening session at Dobbins High School. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Government
K-12
Philadelphia

Philadelphia school board member Maria McColgan resigns

The board is now looking to fill two vacancies, as a new superintendent prepares to take the helm.

4 years ago

The University of Pennsylvania campus (Mark Henninger/Imagic Digital)
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Social Justice
Billy Penn

Penn releases hold on master’s degree for student at center of controversy over university mistreatment of trauma victims

There’s a campus rally in support of Mackenzie Fierceton set for Wednesday morning.

4 years ago

United States Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield speaks to students at Pemberton High School in Burlington County, N.J. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Government
K-12
New Jersey

U.N. ambassador discusses Russian invasion while inspiring Pemberton students

U.N. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield discussed her job and her role in the Ukraine crisis as she visited students at Pemberton Township High School.

4 years ago

Bobby Morgan
Employment
K-12
New Jersey
Race & Ethnicity

N.J. Department of Education partners with Rowan to recruit more men of color as teachers

Studies suggest Black students perform better in school when they have at least one Black teacher.

4 years ago

File photo: Tony Watlington Sr., superintendent of Rowan-Salisbury Schools in North Carolina, meets with parents and guardians at Philadelphia school district headquarters. Watlington is one of three candidates for the superintendent of schools job. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
K-12
Philadelphia

Well-liked…but is he well-tested? The backstory of Philly’s new superintendent

Philadelphia’s new school leader impressed at his old job in North Carolina. But his superintendent resume is thin. How will it translate to Philly?

4 years ago

Listen 5:56
Philadelphia School District headquarters (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Government
K-12
Philadelphia

Philly school asbestos inspection vote delayed to add lead paint checks

A City Council member has delayed a scheduled vote on a bill to require more asbestos inspections in Philly schools. He wants to add rules around lead paint.

4 years ago

Desks are spaced out 6-feet apart in a classroom (Avi Wolfman-Arent/WHYY)
K-12
LGBTQ
New Jersey

N.J.’s LGBTQ curriculum still faces hurdles 3 years after it was mandated

Advocates said challenges have emerged because the mandate was unfunded when enacted.

4 years ago

File photo: Towson head coach Diane Richardson yells instructions to her team during a first-round women's college basketball game against Connecticut in the NCAA Tournament, on March 22, 2019, in Storrs, Conn. Richardson, who led Towson to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in school history, was named Temple University’s women’s basketball head coach, the school announced Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Sports

Temple names Diane Richardson as new women’s hoops coach

Richardson went 80-66 at Towson and led the team to a school-record 24 wins and a berth in the NIT. She also led Towson to the NCAA Tournament in 2019.

4 years ago

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