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the quakertown police chief appears to be choking a student protester
Community

Quakertown parents demand action from school board following violence and arrests at student anti-ICE walkout

Parents and residents said they were frustrated by the district’s response to a clash between police and students during a protest Feb. 20 that ended in five student arrests.

4 months ago

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School bus parked in Fishtown
Education

Philadelphia School District revises facilities plan, sparing 2 schools from closure

Community support led to Russell Conwell Middle School and Motivation High School being removed from the proposed closures.

4 months ago

Vote That Jawn student members pose with a sign that reads
Politics & Policy

Vote That Jawn amplifies Philadelphia youth voices to help get their peers to the polls

The organization uses writing, poetry and art to engage with younger voters and get them excited about civic engagement.

5 months ago

Quakertown police officers are seen Friday morning in this image taken from video arresting someone outside Sunday’s Deli & Restaurant, where students had gathered to protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Courts & Law

Bucks DA investigating Quakertown police after violent confrontation with students protesting ICE

Videos show officers confronting student protesters in the Pennsylvania town, which the Bucks NAACP said “raised serious questions.”

5 months ago

Listen 1:03
Full classroom for one of the many lectures that took place at the BlackPrint 20 summit (Eric Nixon/WHYY)
Education

Philly education summit marks 20 years of Black history in public schools

The two-day gathering emphasized sustaining Black history education throughout the school year and beyond the classroom.

5 months ago

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Councilmember Cindy Bass voices her concern
Education

Philadelphia school officials defend proposed school closures at a crowded City Council meeting

City Council members raised concerns that the proposed closures will disproportionately affect Black students.

5 months ago

A student takes a practice SAT on March 6, 2024.
Education

‘It’s harming us’: Delaware lawmakers, educators want to scrap SAT mandate for 11th graders

Delaware usually falls near the bottom of national rankings because, unlike most states, almost all high school juniors take the test.

5 months ago

Background: Ludlow School Philly (Public Domain: Smallbones; Wikimedia)
Studio 2
Education

From Ludlow to Overbrook, Philly superintendent discusses district’s plan to close 20 schools

The district plans to close 20 schools, citing declining enrollment and hazardous buildings. Leaders say the move will help improve remaining schools. Parents are concerned.

Air Date: February 9, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:39
Close up of elementary student using watercolors for painting on art class in the classroom.
Education

‘Staying level might be a win’: Arts education in N.J. set a standard but faces greater financial pressures and continued inequity

Nearly 1 million New Jersey students take arts classes by law. Advocates say sustaining those gains amid budget pressures is the next fight.

5 months ago

Listen 1:11
Two people holding up signs at a rally in front of the Philadelphia School District
Education

Students, educators cite impact on Black students and lack of transparency in rally against proposed Philly school closures

At Thursday night’s Board of Education meeting, community members and advocates gathered to voice their critiques and defend their schools from closures.

5 months ago

A tightly cropped headshot of Leon Smith
Education

Haverford High School teacher among 5 finalists for National Teacher of the Year

Leon Smith teaches history at Haverford High School. The Council of Chief State School Officers will announce a winner this spring.

5 months ago

Listen 0:39
A Philadelphia school bus
Education

20 Philadelphia schools could close next year. Here’s what you need to know

The district is weighing closures in light of under-enrollment, outdated facilities and budget constraints.

5 months ago

Snow is removed in the aftermath of a winter storm in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026
Education
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School District of Philadelphia and city’s archdiocesan schools to operate virtually on Wednesday

Crews around the city have been working around the clock since the storm hit the region on Sunday.

5 months ago

Studio 2
Education

The Big Fix: Remaking K-12 Education

We are launching a brand new monthly series we’re calling "The Big Fix." Each month we’ll tackle one of the country’s biggest issues and think big on possible solutions.

Air Date: January 27, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:15
El edificio del Departamento de Educación de Estados Unidos en Washington
Education

Delaware recibe una subvención de 8.7 millones de dólares para ayudar a los profesores a integrar la alfabetización con las clases de educación cívica e historia.

Delaware fue uno de los 24 beneficiarios de la subvención federal. El dinero se destinará a apoyar la educación de niños con dificultades académicas de grados 4 a 12.

5 months ago

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