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MLK Day in Philadelphia: Where to commemorate Dr. King’s legacy in 2025

By Molly Given

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The great resignation? A look at the decline of Black teachers in Philadelphia and its impact on education

By Lynnette Mawhinney and Leana Cabral, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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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

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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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