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Education

Ley de desayuno universal convierte a Delaware en uno de los pocos estados que ofrecen comidas escolares gratuitas

Delaware pagará alrededor de $3.2 millones para ampliar el desayuno gratuito a 83 escuelas, para que todos los estudiantes tengan acceso sin costo.

5 days ago

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Courts & Law

‘Me dan ganas de vomitar’: Exlíder de escuela religiosa en Delaware que compartió videos de abuso infantil logra que le retiren 24 de 25 cargos

Justin Smith fue condenado a cuatro años de prisión por un delito grave. La policía estatal informó que numerosos videos mostraban niñas siendo violadas a la fuerza.

5 days ago

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Education

No homecoming dance, no extracurriculars: Funding crisis disrupts William Penn School District

A perfect storm of circumstances, including the Pennsylvania budget impasse, has led to problems for the chronically underfunded school district in Delaware County.

5 days ago

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Education

New Jersey students could soon face a ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone ban in schools

A commission tasked with studying social media's effect on adolescents wants sweeping cell phone limits, citing links to anxiety, depression and shorter attention spans.

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Education

‘Sorprendidos’: la auditora de Delaware afirma que múltiples errores en los informes financieros desencadenaron la crisis fiscal del distrito escolar

El informe de la auditora Lydia York encuentra fallos en cómo el superintendente, el jefe de finanzas y la junta escolar de Appoquinimink supervisaron las finanzas.

2 weeks ago

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Education

Districts around the U.S. are mulling school closures as student enrollment falls

Major school systems including Philadelphia, Boston, Houston and Norfolk, Virginia, are considering shuttering schools.

2 weeks ago

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Education

Universal breakfast law makes Delaware one of few states offering free school meals

Delaware will spend about $3.2 million to expand free breakfast to 83 schools, so every student has access without cost.

2 weeks ago

Head Priest Giani Gurjit Singh recites hymns from the Sikh Holy Scripture as members of sangat (community) listen.
Education

Sikhs hope inclusion of their history in New Jersey’s social studies classes will combat bullying, discrimination

The state Department of Education has made resources available to schools on Sikh American History.

2 weeks ago

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Education

‘Struggling to read’: Delaware implements early literacy plan to boost student learning outcomes

Delaware is funding efforts to boost early literacy efforts, but income and racial disparities remain.

4 weeks ago

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Education

Philadelphia’s school board approves $1.5B loan, ratifies teachers union contract

Due to Pennsylvania’s budget impasse, the state “is not able to issue payments" for state or federal revenue sources, said the School District of Philadelphia’s CFO.

4 weeks ago

A vacant classroom at Lankenau High School in Philadelphia.
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Education

The Nation’s Report Card shows troubling K-12 education trends

New data from the Nation’s Report Card reveals troubli ...

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Faheem Lea addressing State Board of Education member Jack Fornaro and Board Vice President Nedd James Johnson with his concerns about the Camden City School District during public testimony
Education

Camden residents share concerns about school budget cuts, student achievement and superintendent hiring process

During public testimony sessions, residents expressed a lack of progress and cited a decline in schools, students and resources in the Camden City School District.

4 weeks ago

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Education

Teachers sue over Trump’s immigration crackdown, saying students are staying home

High school teachers in Pennsylvania said some students stopped showing up in the spring, fearful they would be arrested on campus.

4 weeks ago

School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Education

Philadelphia’s school selection starts today. Here is everything you need to know

The process allows students to apply for any district school with available space for the 2026–2027 school year. There are more than 50 schools participating this year.

4 weeks ago

A speaker from the Breakthrough program speaks to students in the program.
Education

Breakthrough Collaborative trains teachers, aids students in Philadelphia’s underrepresented communities

“We’ve served over 1,600 students since we've been founded, and we’ve served over 550 teaching fellows,” said Michelle Palmer.

4 weeks ago

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