K-12
Delaware unlikely to make major changes to school funding formula this legislative session
The state’s policymakers cautioned against following Pennsylvania’s lead.
2 years ago
Listen 1:006 books to help young readers learn about Black history
Five authors, librarians and book shop owners suggest turning to literature to help teach kids about Black history, culture and themes for this Black History Month.
2 years ago
A memory box explodes: In Mt. Airy, ‘Eban Youth’ tracks 6 years of making art with Black kids
Sabriaya Shipley has been mentoring the same group of Black kids through art projects for six years. Allens Lane Art Center brings it altogether.
2 years ago
Listen 1:05Education Equity Forum in Germantown addresses funding disparities in Philly public schools
Need in Deed tackled funding challenges in Philadelphia public schools with a community-led discussion and call to action.
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In his second budget address Tuesday, Shapiro announced a record $1.1 billion dollars in increased education funding.
2 years ago
Scientist ‘Grand Hank’ inspires Philly students to delve deeper into the world of STEM careers
On Tuesday at Allen M. Stearne School in Philly, eighth grade students were in awe as "Grand Hank" demonstrated different cool and innovative explanations of science.
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Listen 1:30Shapiro proposes ‘historic’ $1 billion increase in education funding to address inequities
Most of the funding, $872 million, will go toward addressing the problem of some districts having “inadequate” and “inequitable” funding.
2 years ago
Raising taxes on the table as Pa. weighs how to pay for education court ruling
Gov. Josh Shapiro is set to give his budget address, kicking off a debate over how Pennsylvania should pay for additional investments in education required by a court ruling.
2 years ago
‘Abbott Elementary’ National Lunch Break Tour makes a stop in Philly to surprise local teachers
More than a thousand teachers are expected to receive free classroom supplies and snacks across the U.S. thanks to the tour.
2 years ago
Listen 1:20Longtime school board member killed in West Caln Township, Pa. plane crash
The small plane, a twin-engine Gulfstream American GA-7, crashed in an area between a home and some trees in the 500 block of Old Wilmington Road in West Caln Township.
2 years ago
5 key takeaways from Watlington’s first ‘State of the Schools’ address
In his first “State of the Schools” address, Superintendent Tony Watlington said public schools are important because they help “build the middle class.”
2 years ago
Superintendent Watlington outlined the key issues he plans to tackle and previewed the obstacles they face as a district.
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N.J. group offering support to address rising suicide deaths among youth
A New Jersey group is educating students about mental health issues to combat rising youth suicide incidents.
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A Pennsylvania law shields teacher misconduct complaints. A judge ruled that’s unconstitutional
A federal judge has ruled that a Pennsylvania law making it a crime to release information about teacher disciplinary complaints is unconstitutional.
2 years ago
‘Thrive at Five’: Philly school officials are urging parents to register students for kindergarten
The district says it’s important for parents to register students as soon as possible due to limited seats per school.
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