K-12
New Jersey finds way to fund charter school buildings
A bill that reshapes the School Development Authority establishes a low-interest program for charter schools for their building needs.
2 years ago
CHOP to train Mastery Schools students for jobs in health care
CHOP and Mastery Schools are partnering to teach Philly high school students to serve in health care roles.
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After 37 years, Philly teachers union president Jerry Jordan is stepping down
Jordan joined the union in 1987, and has served as president since 2008.
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Listen :59During an interview with WHYY News on MLK's legacy in education, Superintendent Watlington discusses what challenges the district currently faces.
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Listen 1:39Instead of giving new funding to a program that prioritizes the state’s poorest school districts, Pennsylvania lawmakers put $100M toward school construction projects.
2 years ago
Weather and El Nino, Radon Protection, Cursive Comeback
Cursive is disappearing from schools nationwide, and with an increased demand for digital literacy and keyboard skills, is it time to say farewell?
Air Date: January 9, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:30School funding, permitting at top of Pa. legislature’s 2024 agenda
Looming over the legislature is a court ruling that declared the state’s education funding system to be unconstitutionally inequitable and ordered lawmakers to correct it.
2 years ago
Cherelle Parker talks Philly education, year-round school
“None of my lifetime opportunities come without having access to education and it's the great equalizer,” Parker said.
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Listen 3:51Poor schools are prepared to return to court if Pennsylvania budget falls short on funding plan
Public schools in Pennsylvania are currently underfunded by roughly $6.2 billion, according to the lawyers for the schools and public education advocates.
2 years ago
Inside the unraveling of one of Philadelphia’s most successful charter schools
In 25 years, there’s been mostly public praise for MCS — but its methodology is unusual, and some question the founder’s motives in shutting it down.
2 years ago
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.
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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.
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Listen 2:01The 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.
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Listen 1:17Plans 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.
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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.
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