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Wolf calls Wagner’s new education funding proposal ‘abracadabra math’
Pennsylvania Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Wagner has a ...
7 years ago
With glossary of city slang, Philly students create jawn for new teachers
The handbook contains sections with student perspectives on classroom situations, reminiscences of inspiring teachers, and a listing of the latest slang.
7 years ago
Pa. funding lawsuit moves toward full trial as court dismisses latest objection
Plaintiffs believe Pennsylvania’s system for funding education has violated the state Constitution on multiple fronts
7 years ago
5 ways to ease back into your school schedule
That time of summer is here…when the stores are filled with school supplies, bus schedules and teacher assignments are announced and ki ...
7 years ago
Edged out of the middle class, teachers are walking out
Dissatisfied with low pay and school funding, teachers in more red states are poised to protest.
7 years ago
New Pa. school safety funding on track for March 2019
The funds are part of a bipartisan bill signed into law in the months after the Parkland, Florida school shooting that killed 17 people.
7 years ago
Philadelphia teacher roundtable
Guests: Michael Southerton, Gerald Dessus, Monique Trauger The school year is almost underway. Teachers are busy ...
Air Date: August 16, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:56Colorado school district switches to 4-day week to save money
A Colorado school district intent on saving money has cut one of its greatest costs: teaching.
7 years ago
The invisible signs to look for on the first day of school
Hunger and homelessness hamper kids’ ability to learn.
7 years ago
After first year of Pa. school improvement pilot, Wolf team looks to expand
The pilot involved 10 representatives from the administration working with 19 schools chosen to represent districts ranging in size from small, medium, and large.
7 years ago
Starting this year, Pa. schools must test lead in drinking water, or explain why not
A recent report, “Get the Lead Out,” gave Pennsylvania an F for having no requirements that schools address lead in drinking water.
7 years ago
In Sesame’s new show, to play is to learn
Turn on your TV and surf the stuff meant for kids. I dare you.
7 years ago
Carney team scraps proposed anti-bias policy for Delaware transgender students
Governor supports schools chief's decision, but says he remains committed to 'protect children from discrimination at school'’ so they can focus on their education.
7 years ago
Listen 2:21Wolf, Wagner spar over funding formula as education surges to center of Pa. governor’s race
Using the formula to dole out all state education funding would mean a massive redistribution that creates clear winners and losers.
7 years ago
Listen 4:56Delaware school test scores mostly stagnant; SAT results drop
While scores have ebbed this year, Department of Education officials are stressing that scores in the Smarter Balanced tests have risen since they were first given in 2015.
7 years ago