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Education

How nature is fostering kids’ creativity in Philadelphia

Studies suggest nature can help lower stress and boost attention. Researchers and educators say it can also help kids express creativity.

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Education

Delaware gets $8.7M grant to help teachers merge literacy with civics, history lessons

Delaware was one of 24 recipients of the federal grant. The money will support the education of struggling kids in grades 4 to 12.

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Education

‘La migra se llevó a mi papá’: Cómo la aplicación de la ley migratoria está afectando a los estudiantes de Delaware mucho antes de que suene el timbre escolar

Para muchos estudiantes, el miedo a la inmigración no se limita a casa. Educadores e investigadores afirman que está transformando el aprendizaje y el bienestar.

3 days ago

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Politics & Policy

These Delaware teens are heading to Washington as Senate youth delegates

Sussex Central senior Rafael Farrera-Juarez and Newark Charter senior Sadie Polk will represent the state, highlighting civic action close to home.

3 days ago

Melanie Reed, educational and vocational program director at Reed’s Farm
Education

At this South Jersey farm, a classroom rooted in the garden helps students grow skills for life

A culinary program uses adaptive tools and small classes to help students with a range of abilities and needs build confidence, connection and independence.

2 weeks ago

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Education

‘La migra llevó a mi papa’: How immigration enforcement is affecting Delaware students long before the school bell rings

For many students, immigration fear doesn’t stop at home. Educators and researchers say it’s reshaping learning, attendance and well-being.

2 weeks ago

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Education
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Parent shares antisemitic voicemail allegedly left by Lower Gwynedd Elementary School principal

District leaders say Philip Leddy believed the call had ended when he made the remarks to another employee in the room.

2 weeks ago

Ask Governor Meyer
Politics & Policy

Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 12/18/2025

Ask Governor Meyer is a chance for Delawareans to hear directly from their governor and ask questions in real time.

Air Date: December 18, 2025 8:00 pm

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Central Bucks West High School
Education

Inside the legislative effort to expel cellphones from Pennsylvania’s K-12 schools

A bill that would ban cellphone use from "bell to bell" was advanced out of committee Tuesday to a full vote before the state Senate.

3 weeks ago

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Education

‘This is a failed experiment’: Redistricting advocates urge action for Wilmington city students amid fierce pushback

Some Brandywine school board members pushed back on the proposed redistricting, vowing to lobby state lawmakers against moving forward.

4 weeks ago

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Science

Drexel after-school program combines dance, science and coding for a creative, integrated approach to learning

Black Girls STEAMing Through Dance offers after-school classes, training for teachers, workshops and seasonal camps throughout Philadelphia.

4 weeks ago

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Education

Are high school seniors ready for college?

A new report from UC San Diego sparked concern over declining math skills. What's driving learning loss? What can we do to reverse these trends?

Air Date: December 9, 2025 12:00 pm

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Community

Con 470 niños en el sistema de acogida de Delaware, los adolescentes son los que más tiempo esperan un hogar y muchos cumplen años sin estabilidad

Los niños mayores afrontan los desafíos más difíciles en el sistema de cuidado temporal de Delaware para encontrar vivienda, trabajo y transporte a medida que crecen.

4 weeks ago

Melanie Harris, Chief Information Officer of the School District of Philadelphia
Education

Philadelphia schools celebrate Computer Science Education Week with an hour of coding

The district has been dedicated to increasing digital literacy, upgrading and installing new computer labs and curricula.

4 weeks ago

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Education

At Washington Avenue Elementary, students and educators lean on the arts to build critical life skills

At Washington Avenue Elementary and schools across the region, arts programs are transforming classrooms and young minds through dance, music and visual arts.

4 weeks ago

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