Education
Online-only college classes pose some distinct challenges for instructors
Teachers around the country had a short window to move to a different way of presenting course material. Internet access is just part of the struggle.
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Where Philly kids can find free meals during coronavirus school closures
The School District of Philadelphia and many others are distributing free meals during the coronavirus outbreak. Learn more here.
4 years ago
Opinion – Student: colleges should rethink abrupt shutdowns
Many low-income and international students are left stranded -- and perhaps less safe.
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‘It’s a nightmare:’ International students forced to leave campus due to coronavirus
Many universities asked students to leave campus housing to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. But what if students can’t afford it?
4 years ago
Listen 2:09How three Pennsylvania teachers tackle remote learning in the time of coronavirus
Three Pennsylvania teachers practice community care, gratitude and mindfulness in the wake of coronavirus-related school closures.
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Philly’s plan for displaced students falters due to push-back from rec center staff
According to the city, “unexpected staff shortages” prevented some of the 50 city rec centers from opening that had been planned as daytime activity hubs.
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Coronavirus empties Temple Japan as cherry blossoms bloom early
Some students are staying in Tokyo, since even Philly switched to remote learning.
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Schools across Pa. close due to coronavirus
Governor Wolf said that school districts will not be penalized if they cannot meet the state’s requirement to hold 180 instructional days this school year.
4 years ago
Philly closes 63 schools due to Montco coronavirus emergency, lack of staff
Anticipating mass absences from teachers who live in Montgomery County, Philly school officials made a sudden move to close 63 schools Thursday night.
4 years ago
Philly area school districts are closing to prepare for more coronavirus-related closures
Philly area districts are closing schools briefly to gear up for a scenario where schools are closed for a long time due to COVID-19.
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Stockton University will pay $290K to settle lawsuits over sexual assaults on and off campus
The public university will pay $290K to women who said it failed to protect them from sexual violence and thoroughly investigate their claims.
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‘Friends’ of public education? Study examines ‘paradox’ behind Philly school fundraising groups
A new generation of fundraising groups has popped up in Philly’s gentrifying schools. A new study examines their impact.
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Despite a legal blow in court this week, students of a N.J. choir college say they’re going to continue to fight its parent university’s plans to consolidate campuses.
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Central student’s racist social media post roils Philly and suburbs
A social media post by a white student-athlete from Central High School that uses racial slurs to refer to a Black opponent sent tremors across the internet in Philadelphia.
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Just 5% of Philadelphia schools are named after women
Only a third of those have women of color as a namesake.
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