
K-12
Museum encourages Philly students to ‘befriend’ art with donation of reproductions
The Philadelphia Museum of Art has donated 24 high-quality art reproductions to city schools, part of 74 leftovers from its Inside Out summer outreach program.
7 years ago
Listen 2:06This Philly teen did everything asked of him, and so he’s finally asking for a little help
Kevin Davis Jr. has never missed a day of school. But the aspiring chef still faces a daunting tuition bill. Reluctantly, he's asking the world for a financial boost.
7 years ago
Listen 2:13Philly school district nearing new accountability rules for charters
The School District of Philadelphia has a new tool for evaluating its charter schools, one it hopes will help end a long and public tug o ...
7 years ago
More Pa. school districts feeling the crunch of mandated expenses, according to survey
An annual census of Pennsylvania districts suggests they're faring worse financially than last year and are more likely to raise taxes.
7 years ago
Philly Council’s budget plan shortchanges schools by $200 million, finance chief says
The proposed spending plan is more than $200 million short of what's needed for the city schools, said Rob Dubow, the city's finance director.
7 years ago
Philly Council budget plan will only delay tax increase, mayor says, not prevent it
Council members would not go along with the mayor's proposed 4 percent real estate tax hike in the budget that will be put to a vote next week.
7 years ago
Should private schools that benefit from Pennsylvania’s tax credit programs adhere to the rules of the public system? That d ...
7 years ago
Listen 1:57Could this N.J. website help integrate America’s schools?
It may not be a panacea, but one Rutgers professor has a new approach for desegregating the nation's schools. And it starts with the college admissions process.
7 years ago
Listen 5:49Delaware education secretary reverses course on school transgender policy
The Carney administration reversed course Friday on a proposed school anti-discrimination policy, removing a provision that would have al ...
7 years ago
Listen 2:03NewsWorks Tonight, May 28, 2018
Starbucks conducts anti-bias training for its staff tomorrow. A Drexel University study has devised a method to better monitor pilots’ ...
Air Date: May 28, 2018
Listen 20:47Say anything: Inside a writing assignment gone right in North Philadelphia
A second-year English teacher in the Olney section of North Philadelphia gave up control and gave her students the space to open up. To their own surprise, they did.
7 years ago
Listen 3:08State grants for Pa. college students remain steady, but face uncertain future
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency is digging into its reserves to keep money flowing into a g ...
7 years ago
Federal court upholds Boyertown school bathroom policy; appeal likely
A federal appeals court in Philadelphia has upheld the policy of a Berks County school allowing transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice.
7 years ago
Listen 2:55Mock teenage bedroom helps parents recognize signs of risk
Over the next two months, the Bensalem police department will offer parents and community members guided tours so they can learn the signs of at-risk behaviors.
7 years ago
Transgender case in Berks County school district heads to court
It's one of three cases involving transgender equality which will be heard across the nation this week.
7 years ago