K-12
From Ludlow to Overbrook, Philly superintendent discusses district’s plan to close 20 schools
The district plans to close 20 schools, citing declining enrollment and hazardous buildings. Leaders say the move will help improve remaining schools. Parents are concerned.
Air Date: February 9, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:39Nearly 1 million New Jersey students take arts classes by law. Advocates say sustaining those gains amid budget pressures is the next fight.
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Listen 1:11At Thursday night’s Board of Education meeting, community members and advocates gathered to voice their critiques and defend their schools from closures.
2 weeks ago
Haverford High School teacher among 5 finalists for National Teacher of the Year
Leon Smith teaches history at Haverford High School. The Council of Chief State School Officers will announce a winner this spring.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:3920 Philadelphia schools could close next year. Here’s what you need to know
The district is weighing closures in light of under-enrollment, outdated facilities and budget constraints.
2 weeks ago
School District of Philadelphia and city’s archdiocesan schools to operate virtually on Wednesday
Crews around the city have been working around the clock since the storm hit the region on Sunday.
2 weeks ago
The Big Fix: Remaking K-12 Education
We are launching a brand new monthly series we’re calling "The Big Fix." Each month we’ll tackle one of the country’s biggest issues and think big on possible solutions.
Air Date: January 27, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:15Delaware fue uno de los 24 beneficiarios de la subvención federal. El dinero se destinará a apoyar la educación de niños con dificultades académicas de grados 4 a 12.
2 weeks ago
Lawmakers visit Delco’s William Penn School District to celebrate increased education budget
State lawmakers cited student gains and a landmark court ruling on equity that sided with the district.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:08Trump administration investigates Great Valley School District over transgender sports policies
The U.S. Department of Education’s probe into the Chester County school district is one of 18 new investigations against educational institutions across the country.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:5720 schools in Philadelphia could close under district’s updated facilities plan
All schools impacted will have a transition team to work with the staff and community.
3 weeks ago
The revamped school funding formula targets more money to students with higher needs to achieve better academic outcomes.
3 weeks ago
Tras observar que sus compañeros de clase no tenían acceso a recursos de ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas (STEM), una estudiante de segundo año de secundaria.
3 weeks ago
Prosecutors move to drop child abuse charges against Atlantic City superintendent
La’Quetta Small was charged with physically attacking her teenage daughter in 2024 alongside her husband, Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small.
3 weeks ago
These Newark, Delaware 4th graders are lobbying for wetland protections
The EPA last year proposed changes to the definition of “waters of the United States,” leaving some Delaware wetlands vulnerable to development.
3 weeks ago
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