K-12
Shorter standardized tests coming to Pa. public schools
The Wolf administration is making changes to standardized testing in Pennsylvania elementary schools. Gov. Tom Wolf said Monday that the ...
9 years ago
Philly high school students learn the art of protest with Mighty Writers
Nia Peterson, 15, drew a depiction of the American flag, but with rainbow colors, representing the LGBTQ community, instead of ...
9 years ago
Listen 4:03Philly’s Spanish-speaking students lag in English language achievement
This story is about an achievement gap. No, not the achievement gap — a term used to describe how white and wealthy stu ...
9 years ago
Listen 6:22The charter bump: Philly researcher finds charters boost public schools … in NYC
When charter schools move into a neighborhood, people often wonder what will happen to the traditional public schools nearby. Will ...
9 years ago
Collaborating to cut Delaware’s low-income school achievement gap
Catherine Lindroth has had a singular mission the last five summers — reducing the huge achievement gap in Delaware between low-income ...
9 years ago
Segregated and satisfied: parents of special ed students blanch at calls for inclusion
While advocates call for major changes, some special education parents demand their children stay in specialized private schools. ...
9 years ago
Listen 6:32Solving summer learning loss on the court and in the classroom
The term “summer slide” may conjure images of water parks or amusement rides. Unfortunately, however, it describes a serious ...
9 years ago
A Fighter Since Birth: The story of Savannah Zayas — part one
By seventh grade, Savannah was already in danger of becoming a casualty of the North Philly streets; she’s endured horrific childho ...
Air Date: July 19, 2017
ListenBe Somebody: The story of Savannah Zayas — part two
Savannah enters high school eager to defy the odds. She’s determined not to follow the path of her mother, who dropped out of the v ...
Air Date: July 19, 2017
ListenDon't Call it the Badlands: The Story of Savannah Zayas — part three
Savannah’s attendance record holds her back at school, threatening her chances of graduating. A dedicated group of teachers, mentor ...
Air Date: July 19, 2017
ListenAt Wilmington elementary school, improvement is hard but a priority [video]
Low-performing, high-poverty Warner Elementary School was one of six in Wilmington to receive an ultimatum in 2014: improve or face closure.
9 years ago
Delaware’s endangered education species — the school librarian
Fewer and fewer Delaware schools have certified librarian as principals look to put more educators in the classroom. Every morning ...
9 years ago
Listen 3:33One year in, Philadelphia’s community schools turn to tangible improvements
It's been an explosive start for community schools, Mayor Jim Kenney's signature K-12 education initiative.
9 years ago
Does technology exacerbate educational inequality?
Designer, engineer, and educator Leah Buechley has spent her career encouraging kids, particularly girls, to experiment creatively with t ...
9 years ago