Philadelphia teachers, officials press Pa. legislature on funding for school building improvements
Philadelphia teachers are once again calling on Pennsylvania lawmakers to do something to help fix, repair and update aging buildings in the district. Legislation is working its way through the house, but teachers say funding is needed now.
Pennsylvania House lawmakers pass bill to recruit more educators by offering $10K stipends
The legislation seeks to remove the barriers for prospective teachers, as their work in the classroom currently goes unpaid as they finish their education.
Duke University to cover tuition for NC, SC students whose families earn $150K or less
"Attending college can expand a family’s opportunities for generations, and we aim to make the Duke experience as widely accessible as we can," the school said.
Math and reading test scores plummet for 13-year-olds: 'Worrisome signs'
Scores on the math exam, which has been given since 1973, are now at their lowest levels since 1990.
Free meals being served up for students across Philadelphia this summer
As the school year comes to an end, the city of Philadelphia is offering free meals to keep kids healthy and fed all summer long.
High school graduate says she was denied her diploma after dancing across stage
Four students at Philadelphia High School for Girls claim they were denied their diplomas on stage at graduation after their expressions of excitement drew reactions from the audience.
Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. holds college signing day for 3 teens
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity holds college signing day for three Delaware Valley teens.
Philadelphia educator on mission to cultivate young leaders in STEM
A Philadelphia native and educator is on a mission to cultivate young leaders in STEM who look like her.
Woman, 28, arrested for posing as 17-year-old high school student
The woman told investigators she enrolled at the Louisiana high school to learn English.
University of Delaware agrees to settle class-action suit over COVID campus shutdown
The University of Delaware has agreed to pay $6.3 million to settle a lawsuit over its campus shutdown and the halting of in-person classes amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Kennett Square teen overcomes challenges and graduates after losing her mom to cancer
A young Chester County woman who defied the odds reached graduation day. She’s been through so many hardships, including the recent loss of her mother. But, she persevered and Friday night, she walked across the stage.
Austin ISD teacher fired over viral TikTok video
Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy was a third grade teacher at Becker Elementary School in Austin until she posted a TikTok that went viral overnight.
Philly families cope with last-minute changes as students take virtual classes, due to poor air quality
The air is still hazardous for groups of people like the elderly, kids and people with respiratory issues. The air quality alert with warmer temperatures was enough to cause Philadelphia schools to go virtual.
