K-12
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.”
4 months ago
Listen 1:03Philly 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.
4 months ago
Listen 0:48Philadelphia 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.
4 months ago
‘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.
4 months ago
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 51:39Nearly 1 million New Jersey students take arts classes by law. Advocates say sustaining those gains amid budget pressures is the next fight.
4 months ago
Listen 1:11At Thursday night’s Board of Education meeting, community members and advocates gathered to voice their critiques and defend their schools from closures.
4 months ago
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.
4 months ago
Listen 0:3920 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The district is weighing closures in light of under-enrollment, outdated facilities and budget constraints.
4 months ago
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.
4 months ago
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 51:15Delaware 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.
4 months ago
Lawmakers visit Delco’s William Penn School District to celebrate increased education budget
State lawmakers cited student gains and a landmark court ruling on equity that sided with the district.
5 months ago
Listen 1:08Trump administration investigates Great Valley School District over transgender sports policies
The U.S. Department of Education’s probe into the Chester County school district is one of 18 new investigations against educational institutions across the country.
5 months ago
Listen 0:5720 schools in Philadelphia could close under district’s updated facilities plan
All schools impacted will have a transition team to work with the staff and community.
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