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Thomas M. Pierce school opens up for students. (6abc)
Education

1st public elementary school built in North Philadelphia in more than 70 years opens to students

The multi-million dollar, 77,000-square foot building at 23rd and West Cambria Streets will serve 500 pre-K through 5th grade students.

2 years ago

Joshua Scotland poses for a photo outside of Northeast High School
Education

Philly students tackle mental health with free online app and help from Eagles player Lane Johnson

To help address student mental health challenges, The School District of Philadelphia has introduced a new online multi-platform tool called Kooth.

2 years ago

Listen 2:01
Elementary school students are pictured on a school bus
Education

Delaware education funding is ‘not adequate.’ A new report calls for an additional $500 million to $1 billion

The report comes after the settlement of a lawsuit that accused the state of being complicit in the disparities experienced by low-income students and others.

2 years ago

Listen 1:17
The exterior of the Eastside Charter School
Education

Plans for STEM Hub at Wilmington school aim to empower marginalized communities’ future

A $26 million project aims to overcome educational gaps through a STEM program that will also address mental health services for the communities.

2 years ago

African American studies teacher Ismael Jimenez hosts ''Rhythms of Resilience: Philly School Alumni on Hip-Hop, Africana Studies, and Self-Discovery.'' (Courtesy of School District of Philadelphia)
Education

Philly hip-hop artist returns back to school to share the importance of African American studies

Former students and current hip-hop artists talked to teachers about the importance of African American studies.

2 years ago

An aerial view of the N.J. General Assembly
Politics & Policy

N.J. Legislature approves a bill that would require schools to teach a class about grief, loss, and coping

This initiative comes in response to a growing recognition of the importance of addressing mental health issues, including grief, among students.

2 years ago

Listen 1:22
Zora Battle high fives president and CEO of Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia Keisha Jordan while her mother, Zecharia Artemus and her brother, Zaire Denson watch.
Education

Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia awards millions of dollars to Philly students

It’s not too late to apply for thousands of dollars in scholarships for K-8 education in Philly.

2 years ago

Listen 1:04
The Pa. Capitol building
Education

Shorter weeks, longer days? Pennsylvania poised to give schools flexibility on minimum requirements

Supporters argued the current law held schools to rigid schedules that didn’t allow for flexibility to address student needs.

2 years ago

The state Capitol building
Education

Pennsylvania school choice program criticized as ‘discriminatory’ as lawmakers return to session

Democrats are pushing for billions of additional dollars for public schools, but Republicans are pressing to expand taxpayer funding for private schools.

2 years ago

Parents pose with books in the library.
Education

Empowering families through literacy: Southern Delaware school aims to strengthen bonds among Latino parents and their children

The program at Milton Elementary in Sussex County aims to improve literacy and the connection between parents and students.

2 years ago

Listen 1:03
George W. Nebinger School building
Education
Billy Penn

How teaching in Philly district schools differs from charters: Three teachers share their stories

They each have their pros and cons, on issues ranging from resources to oversight. Three teachers share their stories.

2 years ago

Paul St. Pierre, left, and NJ Assemblyman Lou Greenwald, right, pose for a photo
Health

New Jersey has a new seizure first aid awareness law. A local teen helped make it happen

The legislation was inspired by 17-year-old Paul St. Pierre of Maple Shade.

2 years ago

Listen :59
Schuylkill Yards, artist's rendering.
Education
Billy Penn

What to know about the state tax break that keeps causing controversy on the Philly School Board

Keystone Opportunity Zones power many of the city’s best-known development projects. Critics say they’re being exploited.

2 years ago

School District of Philadelphia headquarters at 440 N. Broad St. (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Education
Billy Penn

People who want to work at Philly public schools aren’t hearing back. The district is restructuring its talent office.

People who want to work at Philly public schools aren’t hearing back, despite an ongoing staff shortage for teachers.

2 years ago

Delaware State University
Education

New certificate program aims to reduce Delaware’s ‘severe shortages’ of special education teachers

To help alleviate the shortage of special educators, the U.S. Dept. of Education awarded a Del. State professor a grant to develop a special education certification.

2 years ago

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