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America’s Field Trip contest asks Philly students ‘What does America mean to you?’

By Zach Ciavolella

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Explainer: What inspired Trump’s order to dismantle Education Department?

By Fred L. Pincus, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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Online research tools all Philly students can use for free

By Joyce Valenza, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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Philadelphia Academies Inc. expands Early Childhood Education Pre-Apprenticeship program

By Metro Philadelphia

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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

Local

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

By Associated Press

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Local

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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