
Education
News on school policies and education reform with stories from the classroom and beyond
A non-profit group is offering Trenton, New Jersey, high school girls advanced classes in math, English and leadership.
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Listen 1:54Funding to address educational disparities in Pennsylvania has worked, advocates say
Many schools were underfunded for years, the Commonwealth Court ruled in 2023. The response has been promising, say those who have measured impacts.
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Listen 1:18DOJ files criminal charges against School District of Philadelphia over asbestos management
Under a deferred prosecution agreement, the federal government may drop the criminal charges if the district complies with federal law.
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Listen 1:022 Philadelphia charter schools face potential closure
KIPP North Philadelphia and People for People charter schools face an uncertain future after board members balked at their low test scores and suspension rates.
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The group’s advocacy comes at a time when the federal government is threatening cuts in public education.
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Listen 1:15Camden students showcase power of music education in achieving academic success
Students at New Jersey’s Creative Arts High School exemplify how music can empower, academically and personally.
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Listen 4:50Philadelphia City Council allocates $500,000 to help CTE teachers earn certification
More students are choosing career training over college. New funding will help certify industry pros to teach in Philly schools.
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Listen 1:12Temple University course explores Kendrick Lamar’s life, cultural influences and legacy of his music
The course will explore the rapper’s life, lyrics and impact through an Afrocentric lens, connecting hip-hop to broader themes of race, culture and urban America.
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Listen 2:57A Burlington County, N.J. high school’s dance program is helping students succeed academically
Students studying dance at a Burlington County high school have improved focus and discipline, resulting in higher grades than their peers, school officials said.
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The Academy at Penn program aims to provide career and college support for students from two Philadelphia high schools over the next four years.
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Listen 1:08Philadelphia teachers have voted to authorize a strike. Here’s what to know
The strike authorization is the union’s first in more than two decades, with an August contract expiration looming.
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Camden parents tell search firm what they want in the next leader of its state-run school district
A national search firm has been collecting feedback from parents on characteristics they want in the next superintendent of the Camden City School District.
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