Education
News on school policies and education reform with stories from the classroom and beyond
How the costly digital age is leaving behind Pa.’s rural, underfunded schools
Students in remote school districts like Otto-Eldred are using failing, outdated technology. In some cases, it's costing them their futures.
Schooled Rewired Episode 2: Teaching in the AI Era
How technology is reshaping the educational experience in Pennsylvania's schools.
Air Date: July 24, 2026
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Schooled Rewired Episode 1: The Cellphone Experiment
How technology is reshaping the educational experience in Pennsylvania's schools.
Air Date: July 24, 2026
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‘Fresh Perspectives’ at PAFA shows how creativity fosters civic engagement in kids
Philadelphia schoolchildren made art for America’s 250th anniversary. Along the way, they learned about community.
2 weeks ago
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Rutgers University’s unionized faculty want administration to stop ‘unnecessary’ hiring freeze
The hiring freeze announcement comes as the unions have begun negotiating a new labor agreement.
3 weeks ago
Thomas Herlihy raped the girl in Atlantic City in 2016 and, authorities say, sexually abused her through 2018 in Delaware.
3 weeks ago
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Jacqueline S. Mattis, dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, made more than $100,000 for hosting writing retreats, some of which took place in Jamaica.
3 weeks ago
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Centennial School District launches summer lunch bus
Bensalem Township School District’s summer lunch program inspired Centennial’s initiative.
4 weeks ago
A combination of promotion and recruitment strategies has kept the international student population at universities stable.
4 weeks ago
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El estado afirma que la escuela de cuatro años formará médicos en Delaware y ayudará a paliar la escasez de profesionales de la salud, especialmente en las comunidades rurales
1 month ago
Philadelphia leaders press state officials to step up education funding during visit to Harrisburg
Philly leaders hope to use the city’s recent education funding wins as an example to convince Harrisburg Republicans to supplement all state schools.
1 month ago
Princeton ends century-old tradition of unsupervised exams amid AI concerns
University leaders say artificial intelligence and fear of doxing have weakened the student-run system.
1 month ago
Jameson took over as president as protests over the war in Gaza led to charges of antisemitism and threats to federal research dollars.
2 months ago
Listen 1:16Education is a public good that shapes our communities. With analysis of the education policy questions that affect you or your children, original reporting on local public and charter schools, and in-depth storytelling from programs like Schooled, WHYY keeps you informed on the changing landscape of education in greater Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.