
Central Bucks School District child abuse investigation: What you need to know
Three school administrators, including District Superintendent Steven Yanni, have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by an external law firm.
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Community members testified about staff shortages and advocated for support for unhoused and immigrant students.
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Program aims to fast-track Philly high school students into in-demand, entry-level health care jobs
The joint venture of Jefferson Health, the city school district and Esperanza College aims to address the shortage of health care workers.
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Listen 1:03Community College of Philadelphia’s board names provost Alycia Marshall as interim president
The CCP announcement came after former president Donald General’s contract wasn’t renewed.
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Listen 0:43The Thursday meeting saw calls for more library funding, addressing the district's staffing shortages and deteriorating buildings.
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Philly researchers are using AI robots to better support aging adults with autism
Researchers at Saint Joseph’s University are collaborating with Bancroft, a New Jersey nonprofit, to pilot AI technology with people in assisted living communities.
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Listen 4:47Program places cameras on Philly buses to record motorists who illegally pass
Each year, there are about 43 million such violations nationwide, according to a 2024 survey by the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services.
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Listen 0:57A program for ninth-graders in Philly schools helps boost graduation rates
Philly high school graduation rates sit below the national average. The program 9th Grade On-Track ensures participating students have a staff member to mentor them.
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Penn program offers artificial intelligence training to Philadelphia school district teachers
The PASS program is funded by a foundation supporting the integration of arts and technology into education.
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Listen 0:52The lab, opening next week, will offer classes to local students in robotics, cyber security, video game design — and of course, golf course management.
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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.
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After reaching a tentative agreement on a new contract with the faculty and staff union, the college said today’s classes, work and activities will continue as scheduled.
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Community College of Philadelphia’s union sets Wednesday strike date
CCP administration says it has been consistently negotiating and is committed to reaching an agreement.
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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.
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Swarthmore disciplines students involved in protests against war in Gaza
Students say they were surprised by the “unprecedented” penalties dealt out by the college following protests in 2023 and 2024.
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