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Courts & Law

20 Delco school employees charged in connection with child abuse case

Chester Township police were notified on January 14, 2025, of a suspected child abuse case at Chester Community Charter School.

4 months ago

Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington
Education

Philly school district stares down a $300M deficit

The School District of Philadelphia will spend 40% of its reserves in order to avoid budget cuts for one more year. After that, there are no guarantees.

4 months ago

Superintendent Katrina McCombs hugs her mom
Education

Camden Schools Superintendent Katrina McCombs to step down July 1

The Camden native, who led the state-run school district for the last seven years, will transition to a state role.

4 months ago

Listen 0:55
George Read Middle School
Education

Delaware gym teacher, coach charged with using Instagram and texts to sexually solicit 13-year-old student

Ricardo Vila is the latest Delaware educator charged with sex or child porn crimes. Police say he sent explicit photos to an eighth-grade girl.

4 months ago

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Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks
Education

How far can $12M go? Breaking down Mayor Parker’s education budget proposal

Advocates, educators and council members are gearing up for budget season. Here’s what they’re saying about Mayor Parker’s proposed education spending.

4 months ago

Children play in the Secret Garden
Education

‘Secret garden’ planted at Wilmington day care in time for spring blooms

The outdoor classroom and neighboring pollinator and vegetable garden in West Center City are among more than two dozen similar projects led by the Delaware Nature Society.

4 months ago

Listen 2:03
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Education

What could Trump’s move to dismantle the Department of Education mean for Pa. and N.J.?

Trump's executive order aimed at dismantling the Education Department follows drastic staffing cuts. Advocates say the changes could put critical school funding at risk.

4 months ago

School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Education
Billy Penn

Parent, administrator offer two perspectives on Philly schools’ challenges

Mental health crises, poverty and lack of resources all play a part in students’ struggles.

4 months ago

A Portland Public Schools bus
Education

Failed referendums leave Delaware school districts at a crossroads with teacher layoffs, sports cuts and program losses ahead

In addition to layoffs, failed referendums in Indian River and Smyrna districts will lead to larger class sizes and reduced programs.

4 months ago

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President Donald Trump speaks at the National Prayer Breakfast at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 6, 2025. (
Politics & Policy

Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions

The White House says the department would not close completely right now. It is to retain certain critical functions, like managing federal student loans and Pell grants.

5 months ago

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Education

‘They just disappear’: Southern Delaware school district faces civil rights complaint over English learner support

The complaint against the Cape Henlopen School District alleges a lack of proper resources, curriculum and compliance with federal law.

5 months ago

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Students from Sacred Heart School in Camden
Education
Billy Penn

New report shows struggles, successes of Philly-area students

The Children First report, released once a decade, highlights how mental health, violence, poverty and underfunding affects Philly schools and students.

5 months ago

Two goats are seen at Fox Chase Farm in Philadelphia
Education

Philly’s Fox Chase Farm program aims to grow student entrepreneurs in agriculture

The Philadelphia School District runs the farm, which has ambitious plans to train for careers beyond “cows and plows.”

5 months ago

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Photo from a high schools girls basketball game
Education

Does Delaware’s transgender athlete policy put $336 million in annual federal education funding at risk?

No transgender girls are on girls’ school teams, but the complaint seeks to have the state follow President Trump’s executive order, or pay the price.

5 months ago

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Inside the room
Education

St. Georges High School to open new in-house mental health center in Middletown, Del.

St. Georges High School opens Delaware's largest Sean’s room, a student-centered mental health space offering peer support and resources to foster well-being and community.

5 months ago

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