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Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
The Philadelphia Tribune

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

Princeton forward Ellie Mitchell (00) and Indiana forward Aleksa Gulbe (10) reach for the ball as they go for a long rebound in the second half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, March 21, 2022. Indiana defeated Princeton 56-55. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Higher Education
New Jersey
Sports

‘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

Terrance Newton cuts the hair of Warner student Elijah Jackson in March 2020, days before the pandemic shut down schools and his school barbershop. (Saquan Stimpson for WHYY)
Delaware
K-12

‘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

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Keystone Crossroads
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K-12
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania 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

On Sept. 1, 2021, 7 inches of rain from the remains of Hurricane Ida hammered down on Cresskill Middle/High School in Bergen County, N.J. Superintendent Michael Burke walks through what's left of the media center.
NPR
Environment
K-12
New Jersey

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

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Philadelphia
6abc

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

University of Pennsylvania transgender athlete Lia Thomas swims in a preliminary heat for the 500 meter freestyle at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Georgia Tech in Atlanta
Higher Education
LGBTQ
Sports

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

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Keystone Crossroads
K-12
Philadelphia

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

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NPR
K-12
Kids

Better 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

A stone building on the University of Pennsylvania campus is shown behind a sign that reads,
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

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

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NPR
Higher Education
Income Inequality

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

Flags wave in the wind from a building on the at Temple University campus in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Public Health
6abc

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

Villanova players pose with the tournament trophy after defeating Creighton in the final of the Big East conference tournament Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York
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Pennsylvania
Sports

Champs again: Villanova tops Creighton to win Big East title

The Wildcats beat Creighton 54-48 to win the Big East Tournament championship at Madison Square Garden.

5 months ago

Superintendent William Hite greets students while wearing a face mask
Keystone Crossroads
K-12
Philadelphia

Philadelphia school board names 3 finalists for next superintendent

The final candidates are school leaders from Baltimore, North Carolina, and Illinois.

5 months ago

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Government
Higher Education
New Jersey

Rowan University launches public policy center named for Steve Sweeney

The new Steve Sweeney Center for Public Policy at Rowan University is billed as bringing pragmatic solutions to New Jersey issues.

5 months ago

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