
K-12
The School District of Philadelphia reports some higher scores for third- through eighth-grade students, higher attendance and a lower dropout rate.
2 months ago
Some First State districts have adopted protections for undocumented students, but advocates want state-level action to protect all students.
2 months ago
Listen 2:44Philadelphia Superintendent Watlington reaffirms immigrant student protections by school board
Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. reaffirms the 2021 sanctuary schools policy, emphasizing safe spaces for all students amid renewed immigration raids.
2 months ago
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis announced a total of 46 state grants to enhance Pennsylvania's after-school programs and reduce gun violence in communities.
3 months ago
Listen 1:07The newest Delaware high school competition also offers students career pathways in design, cybersecurity and more via hands-on learning.
3 months ago
From a childhood dream to leading orchestras: The power of music education
Philly’s arts education programs, like Project 440, inspire young musicians to lead and succeed.
3 months ago
Listen 1:20Hip-hop music draws students to engage in an anti-bullying discussion and focus on future career goals.
3 months ago
Listen :59N.J. Gov. Murphy calls for statewide ban on cell phones in school
Cell phones are currently banned in Cherry Hill schools.
3 months ago
City officials say the Office of Educational Advocacy would focus on the whole child and give City Council a voice it lost more than 40 years ago.
3 months ago
Listen 0:55Philly schools’ Tony Watlington Sr. named National Superintendent of the Year
Watlington was awarded by the District Administration Leadership Institute.
3 months ago
Proposed biliteracy school in southern Delaware awaiting approval from state Dept. of Education
A proposed dual-language charter school in Georgetown aims to preserve cultural roots while fostering academic success.
3 months ago
Listen 1:40Delaware’s first STEM Hub is the newest pillar in resurrecting Wilmington’s Riverside community
The $27 million center will offer classes to students and the public in subjects such as engineering, robotics, coding, chemistry and 3D printing.
3 months ago
Listen 2:03A bill is moving forward in N.J. to allow employees eligible for Family Leave to get bereavement leave from work under certain conditions.
3 months ago
Listen 1:16Mt. Airy woman goes from musical theater at C.W. Henry School to ‘Suffs’ on Broadway
Laila Erica Drew’s journey reflects what arts advocates say: school arts programs nurture discipline and teamwork — essential skills for success on stage, and in life.
3 months ago
West Philly pastor empowers youth through cutting-edge technology
Pastor Aaron Campbell opens a new state-of-the-art STEM lab for young people to stay on the cutting edge of technology.
3 months ago
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