Education News – Metro Philadelphia

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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

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

By Metro Philadelphia

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Local

Philly scientist set to open youth STEM center in Germantown

By Eric Moody

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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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Local

Online research tools all Philly students can use for free

By Joyce Valenza, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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News

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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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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Local

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

By Metro Philadelphia

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Local

Union leaders present higher education agenda for Kamala Harris

By Jack Tomczuk

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News

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

By Carly Sitrin, Chalkbeat

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Local

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

By Metro Philadelphia

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Local

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

By Jack Tomczuk

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Local

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

By Lucy Tobier, Resolve Philly

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Local

Philadelphia Back-to-School Bus Tour kicks off

By Metro Philadelphia

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