Education News – Metro Philadelphia

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What would it mean if Trump dismantled the Department of Education?

By Kevin Welner, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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Philadelphia students have a new reading and writing curriculum − a literacy expert explains what’s changing

By Mary Jean Tecce DeCarlo, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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City offers training, educational programs to help students who want to work in government

By Metro Philadelphia

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Union leaders present higher education agenda for Kamala Harris

By Jack Tomczuk

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Back-to-School Night Guide: Tips from teachers and parents for a successful school year

By Carly Sitrin, Chalkbeat

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Budget Analysis: What will $1.1B increase for K-12 education fund in Pennsylvania?

By Metro Philadelphia

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Superintendent Watlington talks new curriculum, year-round schooling and more

By Jack Tomczuk

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Focusing on ‘joy’ in Philly schools will reduce racial discipline disparities, group says

By Lucy Tobier, Resolve Philly

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Philadelphia Back-to-School Bus Tour kicks off

By Metro Philadelphia

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Mayor Parker provides details on year-round schooling

By Jack Tomczuk

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Revolution at the Library program returns with more locations and dates

By Metro Philadelphia

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When colleges close, students are left scrambling. Some never go back to school

By Associated Press

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Parker gets public, charter officials together to push for school funding

By Jack Tomczuk

Local

Pennsylvania schools would get billions more under Democratic plan passed by the state House

By Associated Press

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Heartbreak, anger and many questions follow University of the Arts’ abrupt decision to close

By Associated Press

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University of the Arts abruptly announces closure, vows to help students transfer

By Associated Press

High school students, frustrated by lack of climate education, press for change

By Associated Press

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Former students of the for-profit Art Institutes are approved for $6 billion in loan cancellation

By Associated Press

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Op-ed: We must invest in the education of young Philadelphians

By Dr. Robin P. Cooper, President of Teamsters Local 502: CASA

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College will cost up to $95,000 this fall. Schools say it’s OK, financial aid can numb sticker shock

By Associated Press

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