
Stephen Williams is a WHYY News education reporter. He has been a local news reporter for more than two decades and has helped audiences understand complex stories about education, transportation, labor and small business, to name some beats. He has formerly worked at The Philadelphia Tribune, The New Observer, The Hartford Courant and The Lexington Herald-Leader.
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Harvard University extends free tuition offer to students with family incomes under $200,000
The Ivy League school joins other prestigious colleges, including UPenn, in raising income limits for free tuition and other supports.
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The Philadelphia School District runs the farm, which has ambitious plans to train for careers beyond “cows and plows.”
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Listen 1:27Drexel lab uses animation, 3D printers, music to teach STEM disciplines
Students learn animation, 3D printing and making music at Drexel lab dedicated to integrating sciences and the arts.
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Listen 1:31Mann Center launches new institute to support community, arts and jobs
The idea for the new institute emerged from an 18-month study and conversations with community stakeholders. It will be funded through government and private funds.
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Listen 1:21Lang Lang Foundation brings piano lessons to elementary students in 10 Philadelphia schools
Thanks to the renowned concert pianist's foundations Philly second- and third-graders are discovering the piano.
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Listen 1:19Kevin Bacon and his brother teamed up with Rock to the Future to dedicate the room after their mother, Philly educator Ruth Bacon.
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Listen 0:58The School District of Philadelphia reports some higher scores for third- through eighth-grade students, higher attendance and a lower dropout rate.
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Philadelphia Superintendent Watlington reaffirms immigrant student protections by school board
Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. reaffirms the 2021 sanctuary schools policy, emphasizing safe spaces for all students amid renewed immigration raids.
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Attorneys representing 200,000 students alleged that 17 schools, including Penn, favored wealthy students in financial aid and admissions decisions over a 20-year period.
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Listen 1:30From a childhood dream to leading orchestras: The power of music education
Philly’s arts education programs, like Project 440, inspire young musicians to lead and succeed.
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Listen 1:20Hip-hop music draws students to engage in an anti-bullying discussion and focus on future career goals.
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Listen :595 quilts from Cut & Sew PHL in Mt. Airy chosen for QuiltCon national convention in Phoenix
The Philly-based quilt shop and sewing studio will be represented in February at the national quilting event.
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