
K-12
Defense expert: Neshaminy School District mascot reflects ‘living tradition’
The Pa. Human Relations Commission is weighing whether to force Neshaminy School District to drop the Redskins mascot.
6 years ago
Pa. commission could ax controversial Neshaminy school mascot
A public hearing this week will evaluate whether Native American-themed mascot creates “hostile educational environment.”
6 years ago
Listen 2:06Philly youth making their own way in the classical world
Young people are learning the notes and bolts of running their own orchestra in Philadelphia.
7 years ago
Parent lawsuit over armed teachers sparks heated exchange in Tamaqua
Despite lawsuits from parents and teachers, the Tamaqua Area School District is doubling down on a policy that will allow school staff to carry guns.
7 years ago
Officials address threatening note sent to Swarthmore families, but reveal few details
At a scripted community meeting, Swarthmore-Wallingford officials addressed a threatening note sent to four families. But they didn't reveal much about the investigation.
7 years ago
Listen 1:06Why millions of kids can’t read, and what better teaching can do about it
According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, 32 percent of fourth-graders and 24 percent of eighth-graders aren't reading at a basic level.
7 years ago
How Harry Potter has brought magic to classrooms for more than 20 years
September marked the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone's U.S. release. NPR asked teachers then to tell us how the book has changed the way they teach.
7 years ago
New Jersey appeals court strikes down current PARCC test as graduation requirement
A New Jersey court rules the state can’t require students to pass the PARCC test to graduate high school. The ruling comes as Gov. Phil Murphy is scaling back use of the test.
7 years ago
To keep its alumni in college, this Philly high school is handing out ‘microgrants’
KIPP Philadelphia heard from too many alumni who were leaving college for financial reasons. It’s now giving out scholarships to fix that.
7 years ago
What the average classroom teacher earns in every Pa. public school district
The highest salaries were in two Pennsylvania counties: Bucks and Montgomery.
7 years ago
Homeless for the holidays: Some colleges keep needy students on campus
Colleges are becoming more sensitive to the needs of students who lack stable housing.
7 years ago
Listen 4:24Pa. school districts may be undercounting homeless students, report says
Across the country, public schools are required to identify and support students experiencing homelessness. But a new report finds that many Pa. schools may be undercounting.
7 years ago
Listen 1:22Juvenile court judges waking up to trauma’s effect on kids
If one is looking for the most traumatized youths in Philadelphia, a good starting place might be the cou ...
7 years ago
Graduating from ‘junk’ grade, Philly schools get historic credit rating boost
For the first time since 1977, one of the major credit-rating agencies thinks bonds issued by the School District of Philadelphia to be "investment grade."
7 years ago
Listen 0:58Pennsylvania ditches school scoring, but will parents?
Pa. wants to shed labels and reduce the importance of test scores with its new accountability tool. But will it alienate parents in the process?
7 years ago
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