Education
Students hit all the right notes at Nebinger school
Singing songs, reading music notes, and playing an instrument are just some of the things that students at the George W. Nebinger School are doing in their music program.
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Classrooms and courtrooms: 2020’s flashpoints for New Jersey education?
Governor and Senate president about to kick off new year with a battle over school funding? What other testing issues are in the offing?
4 years ago
New year opens with protests, concerns about health conditions in schools
McClure Elementary to remain closed for another week.
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Academic, banking leader Tony Allen named president at Delaware State University
Former Bank of America executive who has been Del State’s provost, Allen says he’s committed to continue diversifying the historically black university.
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How, and when, to teach little kids about consent and their bodies
When children understand the parts of their bodies, and that they can set their own limits on touching, it can be a factor in recognizing sexual abuse.
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Listen 04:19New case tests big question: Can Philly kids sue after getting sick in school buildings?
Dean Pagan has become a poster child for toxic conditions in Philly schools. But can his family sue the district for damages?
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Pa.’s Safe Schools Report provides plenty of numbers, but critics question their accuracy
Under the Safe Schools Act, the state’s Department of Education relies on the local school district to report infractions to the state.
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Glen Mills, the school shut down by Pa. for student abuse, appoints interim executive director
For the first time in its 193-year history, Glen Mills Schools has an African-American executive director.
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Air Date: December 23, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:02How 30 years of broken promises, false starts led to another Philly asbestos closure
Officials have known for decades about building woes at a Philly H.S. But despite protests and promises, not much has changed.
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Neshaminy School District spent more than $400K defending controversial team name
The total covers a six-year span and is expected to increase as Neshaminy appeals the latest decision.
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Asbestos hazards temporarily close two more Philly schools
District and PFT clash over how Carnell situation was handled. Total since September now is six.
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Another school closed as a result of potential asbestos danger
Franklin Learning Center is expected to re-open Jan. 2.
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Created and taught in Philly region, Global Kids offers multicultural lessons
Author Homa Tavangar created ‘Global Kids.’’ Delaware teacher Wendy Turner is using the tool to spread cultural awareness among her second-graders.
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