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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.

9 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

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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 ...

9 years ago

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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.

9 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. ...

9 years ago

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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

Two Mastery charter school football teams face off
NewsWorks Tonight
Education

Mastery charter schools make football history in Philly

When the Mastery North Pumas and Simon Gratz Bulldogs clashed on the gridiron Saturday, they made a bit of Philly prep sports history.

9 years ago

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Grace Lewis (left) portrays Stephen Hopkins and Maura Slater (right) portrays John Hancock during a rehearsal for North Penn High School's production of
NewsWorks Tonight
Education

Lansdale high school musical breaks up the boys club

North Penn's production of "1776" is revolutionary in that young women take on many of the starring roles of Founding Fathers.

9 years ago

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The amendment could eventually mean homeowners pay less in property taxes, but it's not likely to happen soon. (AP)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pa. voters pass property tax amendment

Pennsylvania voters agreed to a ballot measure that will amend the constitution to let municipalities stop charging property taxes.

9 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf will allow a bill to become law that weakens teacher seniority and gives school districts more flexibility in their rationale for making layoffs. (AP)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Wolf lets bill become law that weakens teacher protections amid other school policy shifts

Gov. Tom Wolf has allowed a bill to become law that weakens teacher seniority protections and gives school districts more flexibility in their rationale for making layoffs.

9 years ago

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Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney gestures after speaking at City Hall in Philadelphia, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. Kenney on Thursday called for the panel that governs the city's schools to be dissolved and replaced by mayor-appointed board. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Education

On schools, Kenney decided Philly can’t wait any longer

On one of his weekly school visits, made faithfully since taking office, Mayor Jim Kenney was standing in a classroom — he thinks it wa ...

9 years ago

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Education

Delaware state Sen. Dave Sokola talks Wilmington school reform

State Senator Dave Sokola, chairman of the Senate Education Committee, is here to discuss the issues facing Wilmington’s schools.

9 years ago

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