Education1,500 gathered at Temple to remember JoAnne A. Epps. Here’s what some of them had to say.The life celebration at Temple’s Liacouras Center included fellow college presidents, politicians, current and former co-workers and family.
Education1,500 gathered at Temple to remember JoAnne A. Epps. Here’s what some of them had to say.The life celebration at Temple’s Liacouras Center included fellow college presidents, politicians, current and former co-workers and family.
EducationAt Constance E. Clayton’s funeral, 17 speakers she handpicked told stories of a no-nonsense but loving schools chief
EducationAt Constance E. Clayton’s funeral, 17 speakers she handpicked told stories of a no-nonsense but loving schools chief
EducationA year after a 14-year-old was killed at Roxborough, the high school remembers“We’re talking about our kids feeling peace, and being safe in all facets," Roxborough High School principal Kristin Williams-Smalley said.
EducationA year after a 14-year-old was killed at Roxborough, the high school remembers“We’re talking about our kids feeling peace, and being safe in all facets," Roxborough High School principal Kristin Williams-Smalley said.
TheaterFinally, Bayard Rustin, chief organizer of the March on Washington, gets his due in new book and movieBayard Rustin, the chief architect of the 1963 March on Washington, is the subject of both a new book and a new film. The Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice is having a celebration Saturday.
TheaterFinally, Bayard Rustin, chief organizer of the March on Washington, gets his due in new book and movieBayard Rustin, the chief architect of the 1963 March on Washington, is the subject of both a new book and a new film. The Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice is having a celebration Saturday.
Arts & CultureLatino community leaders launch free education initiative ‘Street Knowledge’ in PhiladelphiaBeginning in January 2024, the Street Knowledge initiative will teach free and low-cost classes covering arts and media, wealth-building, wellness, and practical skills.
Arts & CultureLatino community leaders launch free education initiative ‘Street Knowledge’ in PhiladelphiaBeginning in January 2024, the Street Knowledge initiative will teach free and low-cost classes covering arts and media, wealth-building, wellness, and practical skills.
0:50VideoPhilly teacher and Abbott Elementary's namesake is celebrated with 'Joyce Abbott Day'The Philadelphia School District gives Joyce Abbott, of Abbott Elementary fame, her own street in a surprise celebration on 'Joyce Abbott Day.'
0:50VideoPhilly teacher and Abbott Elementary's namesake is celebrated with 'Joyce Abbott Day'The Philadelphia School District gives Joyce Abbott, of Abbott Elementary fame, her own street in a surprise celebration on 'Joyce Abbott Day.'
EducationCamden County is equipping school bus drivers with Narcan kitsAt least four Camden County school district are participating in the program for bus drivers, with 104 drivers already trained to administer naloxone.
EducationCamden County is equipping school bus drivers with Narcan kitsAt least four Camden County school district are participating in the program for bus drivers, with 104 drivers already trained to administer naloxone.
0:50EducationPhilly schools give Joyce Abbott, of ‘Abbott Elementary’ fame, her own street in a surprise celebrationJoyce Abbott "showed up, she demanded excellence, she didn’t let you down. She was there for you, because she understood that in some cases, for some children, she was all they had," an official said.
0:50EducationPhilly schools give Joyce Abbott, of ‘Abbott Elementary’ fame, her own street in a surprise celebrationJoyce Abbott "showed up, she demanded excellence, she didn’t let you down. She was there for you, because she understood that in some cases, for some children, she was all they had," an official said.
EducationWho is Richard M. Englert, Temple’s new president?Here's a closer look at President Richard M. Englert, his career at Temple and his prior tenure as president.
EducationWho is Richard M. Englert, Temple’s new president?Here's a closer look at President Richard M. Englert, his career at Temple and his prior tenure as president.
EducationTemple taps Richard M. Englert to serve as temporary presidentEnglert had served at Temple for 45 years in 17 different roles before retiring in 2021, though he maintained the title of chancellor. He was twice acting president and president for five years.
EducationTemple taps Richard M. Englert to serve as temporary presidentEnglert had served at Temple for 45 years in 17 different roles before retiring in 2021, though he maintained the title of chancellor. He was twice acting president and president for five years.
OpinionMy day care was my lifeline, and I was bereft when it closed. Thousands of Pa. families are facing the same fate.Some of us are lucky enough to find a day care that provides the village all new parents desperately need. For them, the upcoming "childcare cliff" won't be so easy to recover from.
OpinionMy day care was my lifeline, and I was bereft when it closed. Thousands of Pa. families are facing the same fate.Some of us are lucky enough to find a day care that provides the village all new parents desperately need. For them, the upcoming "childcare cliff" won't be so easy to recover from.
EducationWhy N.J. ordered Deptford to revise its unpaid-meal policy The Deptford School District drew controversy for a policy meant to crack down on unpaid lunch accounts earlier this month.
EducationWhy N.J. ordered Deptford to revise its unpaid-meal policy The Deptford School District drew controversy for a policy meant to crack down on unpaid lunch accounts earlier this month.
EducationRowan partners with Arizona State, education company in offering new virtual reality classesIn the project with Dreamscape Learn, led by Parkes — founder of DreamWorks Studios motion picture division — Rowan says it will lead the first group of schools in the licensing of the technology.
EducationRowan partners with Arizona State, education company in offering new virtual reality classesIn the project with Dreamscape Learn, led by Parkes — founder of DreamWorks Studios motion picture division — Rowan says it will lead the first group of schools in the licensing of the technology.
EducationPhilly students’ math scores are up. So is enrollment. Here’s a beginning-of-the-year Philly report card.As the 2023-24 school year begins, Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. offers a by-the-numbers glimpse into the district.
EducationPhilly students’ math scores are up. So is enrollment. Here’s a beginning-of-the-year Philly report card.As the 2023-24 school year begins, Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. offers a by-the-numbers glimpse into the district.
EducationWe surveyed 20 local universities about enrollment. Here’s what they’re seeing.Some colleges are continuing to recover pandemic enrollment losses, but most still aren't back to their 2019 levels. Temple had one of the biggest losses, while Eastern showed one of the biggest gains
EducationWe surveyed 20 local universities about enrollment. Here’s what they’re seeing.Some colleges are continuing to recover pandemic enrollment losses, but most still aren't back to their 2019 levels. Temple had one of the biggest losses, while Eastern showed one of the biggest gains
EducationWidener University notes 67% increase in freshman enrollment, its largest first-year class in historyWidener achieved the increase while accepting fewer students this year and maintaining the class quality with an average GPA of 3.5, Widener leaders said.
EducationWidener University notes 67% increase in freshman enrollment, its largest first-year class in historyWidener achieved the increase while accepting fewer students this year and maintaining the class quality with an average GPA of 3.5, Widener leaders said.
EducationCentral Bucks says Office for Civil Rights failed to report bullied student’s abuseThe district asked the U.S. Department of Education's Inspector General to investigate the Office for Civil Rights' handling of a complaint alleging threats against a transgender student.
EducationCentral Bucks says Office for Civil Rights failed to report bullied student’s abuseThe district asked the U.S. Department of Education's Inspector General to investigate the Office for Civil Rights' handling of a complaint alleging threats against a transgender student.