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Philadelphia education leaders are raising the alarm as a massive Education Department staffing cut threatens federal programs.
7 months ago
School zone speed cameras bill stalls in Philadelphia council committee
The bill was part of a state-sponsored test of using speed cameras to enforce school zone speed limits. Its future is now uncertain.
7 months ago
H.S. baller Shayla Smith: Lead points scorer and Philly legend
Universal Audenried High School guard Shayla Smith recently made history when she broke Philadelphia's existing record for career points.
Air Date: March 7, 2025 11:00 am
Listen 7:47Mann 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.
8 months ago
Listen 1:21Students and educators urge Philly school leaders to marshal resources for immigrant students
The repeal of a federal ban on immigration enforcement in schools by President Donald Trump has stoked fears about what it could mean for the community.
8 months ago
Need in Deed gathered a panel of advocates and officials to discuss safety amid an avalanche of executive orders from the new president.
8 months ago
William Penn School District faces $9.2M budget deficit
The school district was at the heart of Pennsylvania’s historic fair funding trial, yet financial issues continue to haunt William Penn.
8 months ago
Listen 0:58School board talks ELA curriculum rollout at ‘Goals and Guardrails’ meeting
At a meeting to monitor the district’s academic progress, Philly’s school board reflected on the rollout of a new “science of reading” curriculum and other changes.
8 months ago
Newark denies proposal to build baseball field in Delaware park after opposition
City Council voted against a proposed baseball field at Folk Memorial Park after strong community opposition and environmental concerns.
8 months ago
Un nuevo sitio web ofrece recursos sobre los derechos de los estudiantes inmigrantes, incluido un ejemplo de políticas que afirma el compromiso de proteger a todos los estudia
8 months ago
Some Education Funding Commission members appeared reluctant to add the money experts say is required to adequately fund schools.
8 months ago
Bill to add more school resource officers in Delaware stalls in House committee
The sponsor said he wants to revive the bill later this year to provide funding for officers in all Delaware schools.
8 months ago
Bucks County Foundation offers nearly $400,000 in higher education scholarships
The scholarships fund students for everything from grades and financial need to athletic or artistic talent and career interests.
8 months ago
Listen 1:00Lang 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.
8 months ago
Listen 1:19Philly high school football player is an all-star on the field and in the dance studio
Stephen Tetkowski could not decide between dance and football. So he does both.
8 months ago