The Pass It Forward campaign has drawn ire for its attempts to drum up support for the Republican-backed bill.
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Jay-Z’s Roc Nation to drum up support for private school vouchers in Philadelphia
The entertainment company announced funding for a statewide legislative proposal to spend taxpayer money on private school scholarships for low-income families.
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Pa. teacher shortage acute in special education, math and in underserved communities
In early May at West Chester University, legislators on the House Education Committee and other education stakeholders discussed improving the teacher pipeline.
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Philadelphia students are learning how to reduce the impacts of climate change and protect the watershed — and earning a “green ribbon” in the process.
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Listen 1:13Brunson is “not only a talented entertainer and media figure,” said Klein College Dean David Boardman, “she is a powerful advocate for public education.”
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Philly’s pilot program for year-round school is starting to take shape
The goal is to reduce the “summer slide” where students' minds aren’t stimulated and subject matter needs to be re-taught after vacation.
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Listen 0:54One Philly teacher saw $185K in student loan debt forgiven. But hundreds more are still struggling
Black educators in Philadelphia are among those most impacted by student loan debt.
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Listen 2:13Philly Mayor Parker calls for cooperation following school board dispute
Mayor Cherelle Parker warned of outside forces attempting to use the disagreement to drive a wedge between her office and City Council.
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Citizens Bank and UNCF team up to award $50,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors
The "Citizens Helping Citizens" scholarship will award $50,000 to students, including those from low-income and underrepresented communities.
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Listen 1:07Philadelphia City Council sends school board choice back to mayor, who appoints her anyway
Joyce Wilkerson, considered a controversial pick over her stance on charter schools, was praised by Mayor Parker as a “laudable steward.”
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The 2,227-square-foot space is part of Temple’s Institute on Disabilities in the College of Education and Human Development.
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Bipartisan legislation is funding the program, which works to lessen the financial burden facing student teachers.
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Temple University close to naming next president after tumultuous decade
Temple officials announced that they have narrowed down their list of applicants, but have yet to disclose the names to faculty.
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Listen 1:31Community College of Philadelphia unveils new logo, colors and tagline for rebrand
“The rebrand is an attempt to distinguish CCP among the institutions of higher education in Philadelphia,” said CCP President Donald Guy Generals.
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A Southwest Philly high school is partnering with CHOP to guarantee jobs for graduates
The partnership will prepare Hardy Williams Academy Mastery Charter School graduates for full-time positions at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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