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School District of Philadelphia building
Education

School board talks ELA curriculum rollout at ‘Goals and Guardrails’ meeting

At a meeting to monitor the district’s academic progress, Philly’s school board reflected on the rollout of a new “science of reading” curriculum and other changes.

12 months ago

Behind Mike Ingram’s home, a quiet forest leads to Folk Memorial Park, where seasonal changes bring stark contrasts — winter’s bare trees and fallen branches give way to a lush, thriving habitat in the warmer months. (Courtesy Mike Ingram)
Community

Newark denies proposal to build baseball field in Delaware park after opposition

City Council voted against a proposed baseball field at Folk Memorial Park after strong community opposition and environmental concerns.

12 months ago

Cindy Marten smiles
Community

Delaware emite nuevas directrices para proteger a sus estudiantes tras la eliminación de las protecciones en lugares sensibles

Un nuevo sitio web ofrece recursos sobre los derechos de los estudiantes inmigrantes, incluido un ejemplo de políticas que afirma el compromiso de proteger a todos los estudia

12 months ago

Cindy Marten speaks with a child
Education

‘Denial’: Delaware commissioners question need for added funding as governor seems to soften call for quick implementation

Some Education Funding Commission members appeared reluctant to add the money experts say is required to adequately fund schools.

12 months ago

The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Education

Bill to add more school resource officers in Delaware stalls in House committee

The sponsor said he wants to revive the bill later this year to provide funding for officers in all Delaware schools.

12 months ago

2024 Millennium Medical Women in Science and Medicine Scholarship recipient Abbigail Turco (center) besides staff from Millennium Medical. (Courtesy of Bucks County Foundation)
Education

Bucks County Foundation offers nearly $400,000 in higher education scholarships

The scholarships fund students for everything from grades and financial need to athletic or artistic talent and career interests.

12 months ago

Listen 1:00
Lang Lang playing the piano
Education

Lang Lang Foundation brings piano lessons to elementary students in 10 Philadelphia schools

Thanks to the renowned concert pianist's foundations Philly second- and third-graders are discovering the piano.

12 months ago

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Stephen Tetkowski, a senior ballet student at the Arts Academy of Benjamin Rush, is also a kicker for the George Washington High School football team. He says his dance training has prepared him well for sports. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly high school football player is an all-star on the field and in the dance studio

Stephen Tetkowski could not decide between dance and football. So he does both.

12 months ago

Listen 1:26
Matt Meyer teaching a class in a school room
Education

‘Students are waiting’: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer demands quick implementation of new education funding formula

Gov. Matt Meyer wants a solution to school funding inequities this year despite the task force pushing back its deadline to July 2026.

12 months ago

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Cindy Marten smiles
Community

Delaware issues new guidance to protect students’ education after rollback of sensitive location protections

A new website provides resources on immigrant student rights, including a sample policy affirming a commitment to protecting all students.

12 months ago

Listen 1:26
Austin Davis looks on
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania responds as Trump shutters White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention

The office was disbanded by President Donald Trump on Jan. 21. Pennsylvania officials and advocacy groups say their work to fight violent crime will continue.

12 months ago

Listen 1:03
Josh Shapiro speaks
Politics & Policy

Gov. Shapiro seeks to further increase education spending on underfunded schools

Last year, the state passed a budget with record education spending. Shapiro is asking for more money for education, including more than $500 million more for schools in need.

12 months ago

Listen 1:05
Tres agentes de ICE afuera de un edificio
Education

‘Tienen miedo’: estudiantes inmigrantes en Delaware temen perder su refugio seguro en la escuela en medio de las nuevas medidas represivas de Trump

Distritos han adoptado protecciones para los estudiantes, pero los defensores quieren que se tomen medidas a nivel estatal para proteger a todos los estudiantes.

12 months ago

a plaque tells the history of Hockessin Colored School #107C
Community

Delaware schools that helped end segregation are now part of a national historic park

Three Delaware schools that played a key role in the fight against segregation have been added to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.

12 months ago

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Student reading from a book with the help of a teacher
Education

‘Literacy emergency’: Delaware eighth-grade reading scores drop to 27-year low

Last year, 45% of Delaware fourth grade students scored below basic reading levels on the NAEP test, which is 2 percentage points better than the results in 1998 and 2022.

12 months ago

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