
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.
5 months ago
Listen 1:20Hip-hop music draws students to engage in an anti-bullying discussion and focus on future career goals.
5 months ago
Listen :59Philly schools’ Tony Watlington Sr. named National Superintendent of the Year
Watlington was awarded by the District Administration Leadership Institute.
5 months ago
Mt. 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.
6 months ago
Detroit-based Brilliant Cities to bring early childhood education and tutoring to Philly in 2025
The nonprofit helps children’s learning experience by providing free meals, health services and tutors.
6 months ago
The average age of Philly public school buildings is 73 years old. School leaders are working on plans to improve the aging infrastructure.
7 months ago
Philadelphia Youth Network uses survey to better match summer jobs, students and their goals
Summer jobs, internships help teens gain skills and confidence.
7 months ago
Cal Ripken Jr. talked about his legendary father and how the foundation is helping to reduce wealth and race disparities for students who enter STEM careers.
7 months ago
Listen 1:14Philly School District reports record enrollment and uptick in graduating seniors
The district implemented an expanded 9th Grade On-Track program and hired an administrator to better coordinate a district-wide dropout reduction strategy.
7 months ago
Philly school leaders hope even participating in the space essay contest will encourage students to get more interested in science.
7 months ago
The Pennsylvania State Education Association is concerned about the Trump administration's plans to eliminate the Department of Education and its impact on students.
7 months ago
Listen 1:40The legal action challenges the district’s response to controversy surrounding school board member Bill Formica.
7 months ago
Listen 0:59Drexel University lays off 60 employees in face of ‘structural imbalance’ in operating budget
Those laid off make up roughly 1.4% of Drexel’s workforce. In a statement, Drexel said the “difficult decision” was not “made lightly.”
7 months ago
Listen 0:52Jefferson University president sees synergy with growing health system and its insurance firm
The first woman president at Jefferson University is poised to lead the Philadelphia institution into the future.
8 months ago
Listen 1:19School-related threats in Pa. are on the rise; homicides and violent crime decline
While school-related threats of violence are on the rise this academic year, experts caution that it is too early to determine if this upward trend will continue.
8 months ago
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