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After decade of debate, Pa. passes new graduation requirements
The new requirements aren't as tough as originally intended. But many advocates approve of the reduced emphasis on standardized tests.
7 years ago
A dozen voices on education in the heart of Wolf, Wagner country
Pennsylvanians say education is one of the most important issues this election. We talked with people in York County about the education issues that matter to them.
7 years ago
Listen 6:20Guest: Al Vernacchio Sex education curricula vary hugely across the country. ...
Air Date: October 11, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:55Delaware teachers union president resigns after sexist, racist blog posts unearthed
The president of the Delaware teachers union resigned Wednesday night, just hours after WHYY reported about sexist, racist, and other inflammatory remarks on his former blog.
7 years ago
Listen 1:06Wolf, Wagner field education questions from students at Philly forum
No, it wasn’t a debate. But the two men vying to win Penn ...
7 years ago
Skyrocketing special ed. costs falling heavily on Pa. school districts, taxpayers
Special education costs are rising much faster in Pennsylvania than state aid — causing local taxpayers ...
7 years ago
Listen 4:00Controversial school mascot could disappear from Bucks County school district
The Neshaminy School District may be forced to give up its Redskins mascot after a hearing by the Pennsylvania Human Relation Commission
7 years ago
Pa. auditor general cracks down on school districts in recent reports
Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale has targeted two school districts in recent weeks for mis ...
7 years ago
A month before the election, Wolf, Wagner continue trading barbs over education
Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidates Tom Wolf and Scott Wagner have continued to trade barbs over educat ...
7 years ago
Bill freeing Pa. students from standardized test graduation requirement advances in Statehouse
A new bill would scrap the idea that high school students in Pennsylvania need to score proficient on sta ...
7 years ago
Delaware charter abruptly closes, students forced to transfer
A month into the school year, upset and angry teenagers and parents filled a school auditorium in Delaware Wednesday, unsure where their ...
7 years ago
Listen 1:47Dozens possibly exposed to tuberculosis at Delaware school
Public health officials say dozens of people have been have been exposed to active tuberculosis at an elementary school in southern Delaw ...
7 years ago
Early evidence of a ‘Trump effect’ on bullying in schools
Preliminary study results show that a community's preference for Trump is associated with higher rates of teasing and bullying in Virginia middle schools.
7 years ago
After another twist, Pa. Supreme Court to hear Lower Merion tax case
In 2016, an aviation attorney and Lower Merion resident sued his school district claiming it misrepresented its finances to secure a tax increase without voter approval.
7 years ago
Listen 1:12Voting for a ‘Jawn’ that matters
A new youth-devised campaign uses their networks to encourage peers to do one simple act: “Vote That Jawn.”
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