Murphy seeks $55.9B New Jersey budget, increasing education aid, boosting biz taxes to fund transit

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday unveiled a $55.9 billion budget, up about 5% over his previous year's proposal, calling for nearly $1 billion more in K-12 school funding as well as about $1 billion in new taxes on high-earning businesses to fund transit.

Taylor Swift 'superfan' adviser for hire at popular museum

The art and design museum is looking to hire a Taylor Swift fan who knows the pop star and her fandom very well.

Black History Month: Men of Courage host program connecting youth with Black professionals

The Black History Now event at Parkway Northwest High School gave middle and high school students the opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from Black professionals in Philadelphia.

Cheyney University fights for reputation as effort to restore good standing continues

Cheyney University continues to fight to protect its reputation, after the school was put on probation last year. Officials say the process was unfair and they’re doing everything they can to turn it around.

Cheyney University fights for reputation as effort to restore good standing continues
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Cheyney University continues to fight to protect its reputation, after the school was put on probation last year. Officials say the process was unfair and they?re doing everything they can to turn it around.

Smyrna police investigating possible professional misconduct at elementary school

Families in Smyrna, Delaware met with school administrators for a third day of meetings after learning their children with special needs may have been the victims of abuse inside the classroom.

Smyrna police investigating possible professional misconduct at school
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Families of students with special met with Smyrna police and administrators of the Smyrna School District after possible professional misconduct.

Texas CROWN Act: Barbers Hill ISD student loses hair ban dispute

Texas’s CROWN Act does not apply to hair length, a judge determined Thursday, ruling in favor of the Barbers Hill Independent School District.

Student loan forgiveness: What to know about the SAVE plan

Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less can mean student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.

School board application deadline looms as Mayor Parker seeks more teachers, funds for building repair

Applications close Friday for the nine members of the Philadelphia School Board Mayor Cherelle Parker will submit to City Council at a time when city schools face great challenges and opportunities.

School board application deadline looms, Mayor Parker looks to build her vision for district
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Applications close Friday for the nine members of the Philadelphia School Board Mayor Cherelle Parker will submit to City Council at a time when city schools face great challenges and opportunities.

Possible professional misconduct in Smyrna, Del. classroom investigated

Families in Smyrna, Delaware are devastated to learn their children with special needs are at the center of an investigation alleging possible abuse in the classroom.

Inside UPenn's new Artificial Intelligence degree program debuting fall 2024

University of Pennsylvania attendees will soon be able to earn a degree in artificial intelligence (AI) through its School of Engineering beginning this upcoming fall.