
Education
This year’s March Madness Cinderellas? A group of Peacocks from North Jersey
The Saint Peters Peacocks could make history tonight if they become the first No. 15 seed to advance to the NCAA men's college basketball tournament's Elite Eight.
5 months ago
Principals, district officials clash over new Philly schools budget
The overall budget increased for Philly’s public schools. But some principals say their schools have been shortchanged.
5 months ago
Temple’s public safety director stepping down amid wave of gun violence near campus
Executive Director of Public Safety Charlie Leone will leave his post effective April 29.
5 months ago
Drexel’s Ubuntu Center launches teach-in series on health equity
The Ubuntu Center aims to bridge connections between scholars, residents, and advocates about entrenched inequities created by racism and other systems of oppression.
5 months ago
‘Disappointed, but proud’: Princeton celebrates women’s basketball team after loss in tournament
Though the season ended in a loss to Indiana in the second round, Princeton is celebrating what the women’s basketball team accomplished after a year off.
5 months ago
‘Heartbreaking loss’: Beloved Wilmington principal who cut kids’ hair killed in motorcycle wreck
Terrance Newton bonded with kids with his clippers, scissors, and compassionate words. Gov. Carney calls the principal’s death a “heartbreaking loss.”
5 months ago
Listen 2:06Pennsylvania approves stronger charter school regulations
A Pennsylvania regulatory board is supporting Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposal to subject charter schools to stronger ethics and accounting measures.
5 months ago
This school wasn’t built for the new climate reality. Yours may not be either
Hurricanes, wildfires and floods: Across the country, climate change is driving more severe weather, and many schools are not prepared.
5 months ago
Philadelphia high schools to get later start time in the fall
School District of Philadelphia high schools will have a new start time of 9 a.m. starting next school year.
5 months ago
Lia Thomas posts top time in 500 prelims at NCAAs
The University of Pennsylvania senior, who is the No. 1 seed, advanced to Thursday night’s final with her top time of 4 minutes, 33.82 seconds.
5 months ago
Meet the finalists: What Philly’s 3 superintendent hopefuls said during their job interviews
All three candidates for Philly’s top schools job visited the city this week for their public vetting. A final decision is just around the corner.
5 months ago
Listen 5:11Better air in classrooms matters beyond COVID. Here’s why schools aren’t there yet
Boosting ventilation and filtration lowers the risk of transmission, and is linked to higher test scores and better health. But making upgrades is more complex than it sounds.
5 months ago
How much does it cost to attend college in Philadelphia? From Penn to Temple, there’s a big range
Despite high price tags and big endowments, private universities don’t pay property taxes in the city.
5 months ago
Why your student loan payments may be delayed (again)
Payments on federal student loans have been paused for two years, and the Biden administration appears to be considering extending the pause beyond May.
5 months ago
Temple University to partially lift mask mandate later this month
Temple University will lift its mask mandate later this month, but masks will still be required in some indoor spaces.
5 months ago