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De Puerto Rico al condado de Sussex: cómo El Club Cultural móvil inspira a los jóvenes de Delaware a celebrar su herencia

Los niños del sur de Delaware están aprendiendo sobre el orgullo cultural, el espíritu emprendedor, la comida y la belleza de sus raíces latinas.

1 year ago

Teachers hold up a large sign in front of City Hall at the protest that reads 'FIGHTING 4 SCHOOLS'
Education

As Philly school officials and teachers union move closer to a deal, unresolved Pennsylvania budget remains an issue

The city teachers union said it is prepared to strike as the two sides continue to negotiate a new contract.

1 year ago

Arsenal 6-8 in Lawrenceville
Education

School closures loom over Pittsburgh and Philly. How they want to handle middle school differs.

District officials in both cities say it is more difficult to offer rigorous and expanded courses in under-enrolled schools.

1 year ago

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Education

Montgomery County is holding a back-to-school drive for families in need

Residents, businesses and organizations can donate new school supplies through August 22.

1 year ago

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Play Captains aim to make Philly's Playstreets
Education
Billy Penn

Fab Youth Philly brings playful learning to city’s Playstreets

The organization’s Play Captain program allows teens to become leaders through workforce development training and activity leading on Playstreets.

1 year ago

a sign for Delaware County Community College's Marple Campus
Education

Delaware County Community College extends deadline for free teaching pipeline program

The free initiative gives students the ability to earn up to 38 college credits toward an education degree during their junior and senior years of high school.

1 year ago

Listen 0:48
Josh Shapiro speaks
Politics & Policy

Schools and counties begin to see payment delays as Pennsylvania’s budget stalemate hits a month

Without the governor’s signature on a new spending plan, the state lost some of its spending authority starting July 1.

1 year ago

A whimsical illustration shows a park full of people. Two sit on a seesaw made from a giant ruler. One flies a kite in the shape of the letter 'A.' Two more sunbathe atop a book the size of a blanket. A batter swings an enormous pencil to hit a ball. A bicyclist pedals on a path marked with the alphabet.
NPR
Education
NPR

Philadelphia found a way to keep kids learning in the summer, without federal dollars

Federal pandemic relief money supercharged summer learning. When that funding expired, Philadelphia found a way to keep its program going.

1 year ago

Neyda Albarrán and kids at a Culture Club PR event in a laundromat
Community

From Puerto Rico to Sussex County: How the mobile Culture Club inspires Delaware youth to celebrate their heritage

Kids in southern Delaware are learning cultural pride, entrepreneurship, foods and the beauty of their Latino roots.

1 year ago

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A child sits at a table at school
Education

Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools

President Donald Trump’s administration had withheld over $6 billion in funding on July 1 as part of a review to ensure spending aligned with the White House’s priorities.

1 year ago

Josh Shapiro speaks
Politics & Policy
WITF

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro calls supporters of ban on transgender athletes ‘extremist legislators,’ declines to say if he’d veto

The governor said he loves and supports transgender children. Trans kids and their parents want that message to be louder and paired with policy action.

1 year ago

School District of Philadelphia building
Education

The School District of Philadelphia’s Facilities Planning Process: What you need to know

The district is moving to rightsize its building stock. Some Philadelphians are concerned about whether their voices will be taken into account.

1 year ago

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Education

Education Department will release some frozen grants supporting after-school and summer programs

This decision comes days after 10 Republican senators urged the Office of Management and Budget to release the funds.

1 year ago

Frank Pallone speaks
Education

N.J. leaders demand release of federal education funds frozen by the Trump administration

The frozen funds represent 12.7% of total federal funding the state receives annually, which pays for a variety of school programs.

1 year ago

Listen 1:08
Josh Shapiro
Education

Gov. Shapiro sues Trump administration over withheld education funds as Supreme Court greenlights DOE layoffs

Here’s what you need to know about the federal battles over education funding playing out this week — and how they'll affect Philadelphia's and Pennsylvania's schools.

1 year ago

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