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Aaron Campbell speaks next to Sybir Brown and a robotic dog
Community

West Philly pastor empowers youth through cutting-edge technology

Pastor Aaron Campbell opens a new state-of-the-art STEM lab for young people to stay on the cutting edge of technology.

3 days ago

a gate inside the barn
Money

How Philly gamblers helped raise $500K toward a fresh horse barn for kids in Fairmount Park

A $15 million indoor polo arena and renovated horse barn is coming to a corner of the Fairmount Park forest.

6 days ago

Listen 1:10
School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Education

U.S. civil rights probe faults Philadelphia School District over handling of antisemitism reports

Federal investigators cited complaints about allegedly antisemitic social media posts by a school board member, an assistant superintendent and four teachers.

1 week ago

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Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Philadelphia Museum of Art brings students to latest exhibition with free buses

Students in the region can get a guided tour of “The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure” till February.

2 weeks ago

Brilliant Cities Early Childhood Education program is coming to Philly in 2025. (Courtesy Brilliant Cities)
Education

Detroit-based Brilliant Cities to bring early childhood education and tutoring to Philly in 2025

The nonprofit helps children’s learning experience by providing free meals, health services and tutors.

2 weeks ago

Leon Smith speaks
Education
The Philadelphia Tribune

Pennsylvania’s new teacher of the year aimed to be a representative for Black educators

“I’ve poured my heart into this profession," said Leon Smith, a social studies teacher in Delaware County and the 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year.

2 weeks ago

Youthbuild building
PlanPhilly
Education

Philly charter school celebrates new space for vocational training: ‘It’s only up from here’

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is breathing new life into an old PECO building.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:07
Tony Watlington reading to a group of students
Education

Philly School District seeks long-term plan to address antiquated school buildings, mold, asbestos and lack of air conditioning

The average age of Philly public school buildings is 73 years old. School leaders are working on plans to improve the aging infrastructure.

2 weeks ago

School buses are seen in a file photo.
Education

Delaware grapples with educational challenges, 50 schools identified as low-performing

Delaware’s worst performing schools will start state-monitored improvement plans, as 18 schools exit support programs, showing progress amid complex challenges.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:41
A building that formed part of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School campus
Community

Biden creates Native American boarding school national monument to mark era of forced assimilation

The monument at a former boarding school site in Carlisle, Pa., commemorates tribes whose children were forced to attend the school and similar abusive institutions.

3 weeks ago

Dan Shelton and Donald Patton
Education

‘Slam dunk’: Former Christina School superintendent sues district for millions after being placed on administrative leave

The Christina School Board placed Superintendent Dan Shelton on indefinite leave for reasons that remain unclear. Now he’s suing.

3 weeks ago

Listen 0:52
Crossing guard struck by vehicle near Burlington City High School in New Jersey. (6abc)
Community
6abc

South Jersey crossing guard dies after being struck near Burlington City High School

Police call his actions "heroic" as he prevented two students from being injured when he was struck.

3 weeks ago

Jennifer Griffin smiles and holds a bike
Community

‘Really shocked’; Secret Santa visits 2 North Philly elementary schools

Temple University police and an anonymous donor awarded new bicycles to students at two elementary schools and Norris Homes in North Philly.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:42
Headshot of Wendy-Anne Roberts-Johnson
Education

Philadelphia Youth Network uses survey to better match summer jobs, students and their goals

Summer jobs, internships help teens gain skills and confidence.

4 weeks ago

School District of Philadelphia building
Education

Philly School District reports record enrollment and uptick in graduating seniors

The district implemented an expanded 9th Grade On-Track program and hired an administrator to better coordinate a district-wide dropout reduction strategy.

1 month ago

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