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A rear view of Hockessin Colored School #107C (Courtesy of Hagley Library and Museum)
Courts & Law

Delaware marks 70th anniversary of its role in landmark Brown v. Board decision

The First State still struggles with creating a quality education for all students despite its consequential role in the Brown v. Board decision.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington (left); retired teacher Joyce Abbott (center-left); painter Ivben Taqiy (center-right); and Andrew Hamilton School principal Torrence Rothmiller (right), in front of Taqiy’s portrait of Abbott, her mother and former student Quinta Brunson, who created the show
Community

Joyce Abbott, inspiration for ABC’s hit TV show, honored with portrait at Hamilton Elementary, where she taught

“Abbott Elementary" creator Quinta Brunson studied under Joyce Abbott in the sixth grade. Abbott has now been honored with a portrait and a renamed administrative office.

2 years ago

a 2nd grader and a teacher dancing
Community
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Kensington teacher, student go viral for ‘veggie dance’ battle

A second-grader and his teacher at Deep Roots Charter School have won the hearts of the internet — a video of their dance battle has nearly 20 million views on TikTok.

2 years ago

school hallway
Education

Sussex Central High School expanding to address overcrowding

A new high school will ease congestion in the hallways and classrooms and add a larger gym, more classrooms, and a state-of-the-art black box theater.

2 years ago

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class room at Penn Wood High School in Lansdowne
Education

Pa. teacher shortage acute in special education, math and in underserved communities

In early May at West Chester University, legislators on the House Education Committee and other education stakeholders discussed improving the teacher pipeline.

2 years ago

Town hall meeting
Education
6abc

Pennridge School Board suspends controversial bathroom policy

Pennridge School Board members voted 5-4 to retire the policy to remain in compliance with Title IX.

2 years ago

students
Education

From lunch tables to gardens: In Roxborough, Green Woods students are turning food waste into compost

Philadelphia students are learning how to reduce the impacts of climate change and protect the watershed — and earning a “green ribbon” in the process.

2 years ago

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Job recruiters speaking with students
Education

Job recruiters are seeking out Philly’s graduating high school seniors

Students from Mastery Charter Schools met with recruiters from 25 organizations to learn more about the opportunities available after graduating.

2 years ago

Lenape High School
Education

South Jersey schools would bear the brunt of proposed state aid cuts, led by Burlington County

An analysis by WHYY News shows that 15 school districts in Burlington County would see some kind of cut in state aid.

2 years ago

School District of Philadelphia headquarters at 440 N. Broad St
Education

Philly’s pilot program for year-round school is starting to take shape

The goal is to reduce the “summer slide” where students' minds aren’t stimulated and subject matter needs to be re-taught after vacation.

2 years ago

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Two Princeton High students and a teacher with their award
Science

Princeton and Brandywine high schools win nationwide STEM competition

The schools earned $100,000 grand prizes for their innovations.

2 years ago

Cherelle Parker speaking into a microphone at a table
Politics & Policy

Philly Mayor Parker calls for cooperation following school board dispute

Mayor Cherelle Parker warned of outside forces attempting to use the disagreement to drive a wedge between her office and City Council.

2 years ago

Maulik Pancholy
Education

Pa. school district cancels actor Maulik Pancholy’s speech over his activism and ‘lifestyle’

Pancholy, who is gay, was scheduled to speak against bullying during a May 22 assembly at Mountain View Middle School in Cumberland County.

2 years ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Education

Shapiro says Pennsylvania will move all school standardized testing online in 2026

The governor said he would like to get rid of the federally required standardized tests altogether, but that would mean losing $600 million in federal aid.

2 years ago

Collingswood High School
Education

Collingswood students’ unofficial club under investigation for alleged racism, harassment

School district officials notified parents about a “non-sanctioned group of students who engaged in unacceptable actions.”

2 years ago

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