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Gov. John Carney faced a host of questions during a boisterous town hall meeting Wednesday at Stubbs Elementary School, one of three Wilmington school eyed for closing under a proposal by his administration and other education leaders. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Education

Christina school closure plan met with concerns, resentment

Gov. John Carney's quest to improve high-poverty, low-performing Wilmington schools crystallized this week but not with a lots of criticism from parents.

8 years ago

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Under a proposal by the Christina School District and the 
Carney administration, three schools would be closed and two expanded.  Those slated for possible closure are, clockwise from left, Palmer, Pulaski and Stubbs elementary schools. (Christina School District)
Education

Christina district, state working on proposal to close 3 schools

Christina School District is considering a plan to close three Wilmington elementary schools and expand two others in the city, according to a confidential memo.

8 years ago



A virtual reality program developed by NASA could help scientists visualize the magnetic fields around the earth. (NASA)
NPR
Science

NASA taps young people to help develop virtual reality technology

NASA has big hopes for virtual reality technology.

8 years ago

 In this April 29, 2014 file photo, two elementary school boys, ages 5 and 6, eat lunch (Susan Walsh/AP Photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Pa. ends ‘lunch shaming’ following cafeteria worker’s viral social media post

The legislation was spurred by a cafeteria worker in Western Pennsylvania who objected to a policy in the Canon-McMillan School District.

8 years ago

NPR
Lifestyle

Lessons in love for Generation Snapchat

Along with explicit sexual education classes, some schools are beginning to offer more G-rated lessons on love. Experts say the so-called "iGen" is woefully unprepared.

8 years ago

Douglas Leach, teacher and graduate of Lincoln High School, holds up a sign at a rally ahead of a School Reform Commission meeting in November. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Why Harrisburg’s silence on demise of Philly’s School Reform Commission speaks volumes

This wasn’t just any governance shake up. It was a bet that state government could and should help fix struggling school districts.

8 years ago

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The Academy of Dover elementary charter school's former principal, Noel Rodriguez, has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $145,000. (Academy of Dover)
Education

Ex-charter school principal in Delaware guilty of embezzling $145,000

The former principal of the Academy of Dover Charter School has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $145,000 from the school, ending a three-year investigation.

8 years ago

Douglas Leach, teacher and graduate of Lincoln High School, holds up a sign at a rally ahead of a School Reform Commission meeting in November. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Radio Times
Education

SRC ends, Philly schools get local control

Guests: Donna Copper and Bill Green After nearly 16 years of contentions debates, including walkouts and other f ...

Air Date: November 21, 2017

Listen 49:18
Photo, books and supplies litter the floor in this Indiana classroom during an intruder drill in 2016. Delaware requires schools to conduct two lockdown/active shooter drills a year. (Associated Press)
Education

Active shooter drills mandatory in Delaware schools

Richey Elementary School in Newport was in the middle of a typical midweek lunch hour. It was Wednesday, Oct. 18, and 100 of the 4 ...

8 years ago

(gsmtaylor/Bigstock)
Education

NJSIAA says transgender student athletes no longer need to prove gender identity

The organization's original policy required high school student athletes to consult with a medical professional and show official documentation proving their gender identity.

8 years ago

A teacher at Babes on the Square, which is a Star 4 program,  works with toddlers  (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Education

Funding freeze for Delaware's early learning 'Stars'

At Babes on the Square child care center in Brandywine Hundred, 160 little stars spend their days in a nurturing learning environment. ...

8 years ago

Listen 5:29
Wilmington Teacher introduces students to Lyrical Math
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Education

Wilmington teacher introduces students to Lyrical Math

After 16 years in the classroom, Keziah Finney decided to transform her teaching style.

9 years ago

Delaware's teacher of the year Virginia Forcucci is described by students as
Education

Delaware’s ‘spunky’ teacher of the year

Delaware's teacher of the year uses passion and lots of energy to engage her high-school English students.

9 years ago

The crowd cheers as the SRC votes to dissolve itself after a marathon meeting Thursday.
Keystone Crossroads
Education

SRC makes Philly education history, votes to dissolve

The much-debated School Reform Commission will likely be replaced by a nine-member school board appointed by Philadelphia's mayor.

9 years ago

(Photo via ShutterStock)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Push for Pa. graduation standard delayed once again

Supporters of the Keystone Exams are grappling with the prospect that mandated statewide graduation standards are not to be.

9 years ago

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