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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Bipartisan legislation is funding the program, which works to lessen the financial burden facing student teachers.
7 months ago
Community College of Philadelphia unveils new logo, colors and tagline for rebrand
“The rebrand is an attempt to distinguish CCP among the institutions of higher education in Philadelphia,” said CCP President Donald Guy Generals.
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A Southwest Philly high school is partnering with CHOP to guarantee jobs for graduates
The partnership will prepare Hardy Williams Academy Mastery Charter School graduates for full-time positions at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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A racist play was staged at Philly’s CAPA during Black History Month. The pushback is still ongoing
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Philly’s summer jobs program for youth gets makeover, will focus on careers
Career Connected Learning PHL plans to hire 8,000 young people and expand year-round, work-based activities for an additional 2,000, replacing the city’s WorkReady program.
8 months ago
Parker’s first budget proposal includes $24 million for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Dr. Said Ibrahim, appointed dean of Sidney Kimmel Medical College in December, says a more diverse medical school is key to improving health disparities.
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Philly City Council passes law to help student athletes navigate financial deals
The city will partner with Temple University School of Law to help high school and college athletes navigate NIL deals by providing free legal and financial advice.
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Tiger Woods hires former West Philadelphia principal to run his TGR Lab at Cobbs Creek Golf Course
Meredith Foote, a veteran educator who taught school in Philadelphia and Newark, was named executive director of TGR Learning Lab in July.
9 months ago
The state agency that regulates alcohol beverage sales seeks to discourage dangerous and underage alcohol use as part of its mission.
9 months ago
Philly’s new police commissioner says he wants to get more officers on city streets
Bethel said in addition to gun violence, the city faces many quality-of-life issues, like retail theft and illegal ATVs on city streets.
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