Education News – Metro Philadelphia

Philadelphia museum of art CollegeFest

Local

CollegeFest 2025 offers free museum access, citywide activities to students

By Metro Philadelphia

Free Philaedelphia library esports

Local

City unveils after-school programs, resources available for Philadelphia students

By Metro Philadelphia

Black Girls Love Math

Local

Black Girls Love Math aims to empower students, future STEM leaders

By Erin Flynn Jay

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Local

Philly events offer free backpacks, supplies ahead of school year

By Metro Philadelphia

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Research highlights importance of Black educators in Philly classrooms

By Joseph Sageman, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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Local

Tacony Academy Charter addresses workforce demand through new medical, technical skills program

By Eric Moody

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Local

Education roundup: New year-round schools, facilities meetings underway

By Jack Tomczuk

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West Philadelphia

Back to school: ACHIEVEability’s annual school supply drive returns

By Zach Ciavolella

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Museum of the American Revolution unveils interactive audio tour for young visitors

By Brenda Hillegas

STEM Camp

Free STEM camp at Lovett Library aims to spark young inventors’ imaginations

By Metro Philadelphia

STEM

Local

Philly scientist set to open youth STEM center in Germantown

By Eric Moody

America

Local

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

By Zach Ciavolella

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Politics

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

Philadelphia Academies Early Childhood Education

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

By Metro Philadelphia

MLK Day in Philadelphia

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

By Molly Given

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Local

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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News

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