
Education
Studies show links between arts programs and positive academic outcomes, skills
Anecdotal evidence has shown arts-related classes lead to better grades.
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Listen 1:57Trump administration halts dozens of research grants at Princeton University
The university received notifications this week that grants were being suspended by agencies including the Department of Energy, NASA and the Defense Department.
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New Jersey is upgrading and expanding vo-tech high schools
In 2018, New Jersey voters approved a bond to pay for renovations and additions at vo-tech schools across the state.
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Listen 4:16Philly school district stares down a $300M deficit
The School District of Philadelphia will spend 40% of its reserves in order to avoid budget cuts for one more year. After that, there are no guarantees.
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Philadelphia's University of the Arts closed nearly nine months ago. Billy Penn spoke to four students about the challenges they’ve faced since then.
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Southern Delaware faces a growing doctor shortage. Leaders are considering whether a new medical school could help address the gap.
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Listen 1:29After reaching a tentative agreement on a new contract with the faculty and staff union, the college said today’s classes, work and activities will continue as scheduled.
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Community College of Philadelphia strike averted after tentative deal reached
Union members had recently voted to authorize a strike Wednesday morning if an agreement had not been reached.
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Penn faculty ordered to halt $175M in federal research funding as Trump upheaval deepens
The termination follows threats last week from the Trump administration. The White House has not told Penn how it can get the money back.
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Camden Schools Superintendent Katrina McCombs to step down July 1
The Camden native, who led the state-run school district for the last seven years, will transition to a state role.
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Listen 0:55Ricardo Vila is the latest Delaware educator charged with sex or child porn crimes. Police say he sent explicit photos to an eighth-grade girl.
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Listen 1:23How far can $12M go? Breaking down Mayor Parker’s education budget proposal
Advocates, educators and council members are gearing up for budget season. Here’s what they’re saying about Mayor Parker’s proposed education spending.
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‘Secret garden’ planted at Wilmington day care in time for spring blooms
The outdoor classroom and neighboring pollinator and vegetable garden in West Center City are among more than two dozen similar projects led by the Delaware Nature Society.
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Listen 2:03What could Trump’s move to dismantle the Department of Education mean for Pa. and N.J.?
Trump's executive order aimed at dismantling the Education Department follows drastic staffing cuts. Advocates say the changes could put critical school funding at risk.
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Swarthmore disciplines students involved in protests against war in Gaza
Students say they were surprised by the “unprecedented” penalties dealt out by the college following protests in 2023 and 2024.
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