Camden School District Trims Hundreds of Jobs Just Ahead of State Takeover
The school board voted to trim more than 200 jobs, including 96 teachers.
Main Line Health Hoping To Improve Diagnostic Rate For Celiac Disease
Dr. Keith Laskin, medical director for Main Line Health’s Celiac Center at Paoli Hospital, was among the main presenters during the event.
Survey: School Nurse Shortage Having A Big Impact On Philadelphia Schools
Cuts to Philadelphia’s school nursing staff has had a negative effect on students, according to a new survey.
Students Gather After School In Protest Of Philadelphia’s Education Budget
Students gathered at about 4:30 p.m. after the school day ended at 440 N. Broad Street in Spring Garden.
Phila. Kids Decorate a Planter Box For White House on Public Gardens Day, Friday
One by one, kids dipped a thumb into green paint and then put their mark on a white planter box which will be given to first lady Michelle Obama for the White House garden.
Phila. Teachers To Be Recognized For Inspiring Students
Amid a black cloud of huge budget cuts, there will no doubt be some positive news for Philadelphia schoolteachers tonight.
Delaware Lawmaker Eyes Post-Labor Day School Start
A Republican state senator is proposing legislation to study whether all Delaware public schools should wait until after Labor Day to start classes.
Transgender Student May Wear Boy’s Graduation Gown
A transgender student in central Pennsylvania will be allowed to wear a boy’s colors to next month’s graduation ceremony but will be identified by his female name, a resolution the American Civil Liberties Union said Monday doesn’t go far enough.
Singer-Songwriter Protests Pa. College’s Stance On Homosexuality
Messiah students and staff have to sign a “community covenant” promising to avoid homosexual behavior, as well as premarital sex.
Average Starting Salaries For College Grads Up For Class Of 2013
The study shows that starting salaries increased in fields of study across the board, with some up nearly 10%.
Questlove Steps Up To Ensure Next Year’s CAPA Musical Will Go On
A famous alumnus of Philadelphia’s High School for the Creative and Performing Arts is reaching into his own pocket to make sure that next year’s musical at his alma mater won’t be scrapped, as this year’s was.
”Amy’s Kisses” Carries on Legacy of Haverford HS Grad By Helping Kids
The sister and the best friend of a slain New York State woman have teamed up to offer free SAT test prep services for kids who need it.
Drawing Instructor Says Delighting In Small Things Will Help Creativity
Marshalling creativity may be more art than science, especially where a Seattle drawing instructor is concerned.
Professor: Campaign To Market Center City Public Schools Increases Divide Of ‘Haves,’ ‘Have Nots’
According to a Temple professor, Philadelphia’s campaign to market Center City public schools only increased the divide between the educational “haves” and “have nots.”
Annual Burger Brawl Hopes To Raise Thousands To Fund Computer Labs For Schools
Chefs across Philadelphia are getting ready to throw down in a competition to see who makes the best burger and it’s all for a good cause.
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