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Education

New Jersey students could soon face a ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone ban in schools

A commission tasked with studying social media's effect on adolescents wants sweeping cell phone limits, citing links to anxiety, depression and shorter attention spans.

1 month ago

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Matthew Burrows
Education

‘Sorprendidos’: la auditora de Delaware afirma que múltiples errores en los informes financieros desencadenaron la crisis fiscal del distrito escolar

El informe de la auditora Lydia York encuentra fallos en cómo el superintendente, el jefe de finanzas y la junta escolar de Appoquinimink supervisaron las finanzas.

1 month ago

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Education

Districts around the U.S. are mulling school closures as student enrollment falls

Major school systems including Philadelphia, Boston, Houston and Norfolk, Virginia, are considering shuttering schools.

1 month ago

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Education

Universal breakfast law makes Delaware one of few states offering free school meals

Delaware will spend about $3.2 million to expand free breakfast to 83 schools, so every student has access without cost.

1 month ago

Head Priest Giani Gurjit Singh recites hymns from the Sikh Holy Scripture as members of sangat (community) listen.
Education

Sikhs hope inclusion of their history in New Jersey’s social studies classes will combat bullying, discrimination

The state Department of Education has made resources available to schools on Sikh American History.

1 month ago

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Education

‘Struggling to read’: Delaware implements early literacy plan to boost student learning outcomes

Delaware is funding efforts to boost early literacy efforts, but income and racial disparities remain.

2 months ago

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The school board for the School District of Philadelphia looks up at a graph during a meeting
Education

Philadelphia’s school board approves $1.5B loan, ratifies teachers union contract

Due to Pennsylvania’s budget impasse, the state “is not able to issue payments" for state or federal revenue sources, said the School District of Philadelphia’s CFO.

2 months ago

A vacant classroom at Lankenau High School in Philadelphia.
Studio 2
Education

The Nation’s Report Card shows troubling K-12 education trends

New data from the Nation’s Report Card reveals troubli ...

Air Date: September 11, 2025 12:00 pm

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Faheem Lea addressing State Board of Education member Jack Fornaro and Board Vice President Nedd James Johnson with his concerns about the Camden City School District during public testimony
Education

Camden residents share concerns about school budget cuts, student achievement and superintendent hiring process

During public testimony sessions, residents expressed a lack of progress and cited a decline in schools, students and resources in the Camden City School District.

2 months ago

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Students entering the school
Education

Teachers sue over Trump’s immigration crackdown, saying students are staying home

High school teachers in Pennsylvania said some students stopped showing up in the spring, fearful they would be arrested on campus.

2 months ago

School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Education

Philadelphia’s school selection starts today. Here is everything you need to know

The process allows students to apply for any district school with available space for the 2026–2027 school year. There are more than 50 schools participating this year.

2 months ago

A speaker from the Breakthrough program speaks to students in the program.
Education

Breakthrough Collaborative trains teachers, aids students in Philadelphia’s underrepresented communities

“We’ve served over 1,600 students since we've been founded, and we’ve served over 550 teaching fellows,” said Michelle Palmer.

2 months ago

Justin Lee Smith holding up a book in a classroom
Courts & Law

‘Makes me want to vomit’: Ex-religious school leader in Delaware who shared child abuse videos gets 24 of 25 counts dropped

Justin Smith received a four-year prison sentence for one felony count. State police said many videos showed girls being forcibly raped.

2 months ago

A solar panel is visible.
Education

Pennsylvania schools still pursuing solar projects despite federal tax credit rollbacks

None of the schools that received Solar for Schools grants have told the state they’re pulling out due to federal tax credit rollbacks.

2 months ago

Listen 1:23
Matthew Burrows speaking at a podium
Education

‘Blindsided’: Delaware auditor says multiple financial reporting failures triggered school district’s fiscal crisis

Auditor Lydia York’s report finds fault with how Appoquinimink’s superintendent, finance chief and school board oversaw finances.

2 months ago

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