
K-12
Bernie Sanders unveils plan to overhaul public education
Bernie Sanders on Saturday released his plan for reforming public education, including halting federal funding of new charter schools and banning those that are for-profit.
6 years ago
5 ways the SAT has tried to reinvent itself
The SAT has undergone many, many changes over the years. Here’s a brief look at some of its redesigns.
6 years ago
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren stumps in Northeast Philly, presents education plan
Promising tuition-free public colleges and retiring student loan debt for millions if she’s elected president in 2020, Sen. Warren met with members of the American Federation
6 years ago
Battle of the metal warriors: Local high schools vie in first regional Liberty Bots competition
With a focus on workforce development in manufacturing, students from local high schools were partnered with representatives from local manufacturers.
6 years ago
Saluting the unsung heroes of education in Bucks, Montgomery
The Council for the Advancement of Public Schools recognizes four unsung heroes serving in schools in Bucks and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania.
6 years ago
West Chester professor wants to be a voice (coach) for teachers
More than half of teachers say they’ve had some sort of voice disorder during their career. A West Chester professor is working to help them.
6 years ago
Listen 2:33N.J. school can’t fire ex-priest who impregnated a 16-year-old 30 years ago, ruling says
N.J. arbitrator says the district was aware Joseph DeShan impregnated a 16-year-old and can’t fire him for conduct from before he was a public employee.
6 years ago
Meet the 35 live tilapia swimming around a Fishtown classroom
Kids at Adaire love the 300-pound aquaponics tank — and teachers think all schools should have one.
6 years ago
Top 10 job opportunities in Philly region for workers without college degree
The majority of Americans don't have a college degree. But there are many non-college jobs that pay reasonably well.
6 years ago
8 ways to teach climate change in almost any classroom
Fewer than half of K-12 teachers told us that they talk about climate change with their children or students.
6 years ago
In 2018, a Philadelphia Inquirer investigation showed that lead paint, asbestos and mold were common fixtures in many of Philadelphia's school buildings.
Air Date: April 23, 2019
Listen 49:32Why raising salaries for Pennsylvania teachers is more complicated than it seems
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf wants to raise teachers' salaries across the board. But is that only a Band-Aid solution to a more complex problem?
Air Date: April 23, 2019
Listen 13:25Some N.J. districts pile up debt building schools, others are debt-free
Although New Jersey is in better shape than the country as a whole for school debt, paying off construction bonds costs about a quarter of state’s annual debt service.
6 years ago
Transgender bathroom, locker room use: The Pa. debate, explained
More than 200 people showed up to the latest school board meeting on Monday night as the board passed a “biological sex” policy for bathrooms and locker room use.
6 years ago
Tamaqua parents shocked that armed teacher policy has been quietly reinstated
The school board put the idea on hold in January pending the outcome of lawsuits from parents and teachers.
6 years ago