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Pa.’s Act 1 guarantees help for formerly incarcerated students. Some say it’s falling short.

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Nobody was looking out for Aqilah David when she came home from incarceration. At least that’s how it felt when she returned to her Philadelphia high school in 2018, after several months in a juvenile facility. The school’s administrators had marked her absent for much of the time she’d been away. Even though she’d taken classes while incarcerated, she had to fight to prove she had. She ended up graduating late.

Philadelphia, PA · 9d
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NorthEast Times

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Philadelphia School District to Replace Teacher-Written Social Studies Curriculum After House Committee Report

The School District of Philadelphia plans to replace its social studies curriculum, written by its own teachers and administrators, with materials developed in partnership with national experts, aiming to have them in classrooms in the 2027-28 school year, Chalkbeat Philadelphia reported. The plan “will have ramifications across district schools,” Chalkbeat reported, a reach that includes the district’s schools in Northeast Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, PA · 11d
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Main Line Media News

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MCCC joins national research initiative focused on student essential needs

BLUE BELL — Montgomery County Community College was selected as one of 15 colleges and universities nationwide to participate in a national study aimed at strengthening support for students experiencing essential needs insecurity. The Understanding Postsecondary Students’ Perspectives on Basic Needs Insecurity initiative is a three-year research project that...

Blue Bell, PA · 9d
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A Campus with Nothing to Do and Plenty to Drink

In September of 2026 alone, 28 students at West Chester University were caught violating the university’s total restriction on alcohol. While it is not uncommon that many students will drink in college, it is up to the university to find ways to mitigate underage alcohol consumption and unsafe drinking practices, starting with not shutting down most of the campus on the weekends.

West Chester, PA · 11d
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Community News

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Trenton Football Routs Ewing 36-19 Ahead of State Playoffs

Trenton’s football team defeated rival Ewing 36-19 on the road Saturday afternoon, improving to 5-4 heading into the Group V state playoffs, the Trentonian reported. The lopsided result matters to Trenton fans because the Tornadoes are trying to advance in Group V for the first time since 2014, according to the Trentonian, and the dominant showing against a fellow top area team suggests Trenton could be positioned to do so when the tournament begins this week.

Trenton, NJ · 11d

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Thomas Ladik (’27) announces commitment to play lacrosse at Holy Family

From a freshman working to earn playing time to a college-bound athlete ready to compete at the next level, Thomas Ladik’s (’27) lacrosse career at East has been defined by hard work, growth and brotherhood. Now, Ladik is taking the next step by committing to Holy Family University, a private Catholic university in Pennsylvania, where he will continue playing the sport that has shaped his high school experience.

Cherry Hill, NJ · 10d

Daily Targum

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U. Democracy Lab announces first campus directors, civic engagement in Newark, Camden

The Rutgers Democracy Lab has established Ashley Nickels and Quincy Bevely as campus directors for Rutgers—Camden and Rutgers—Newark, respectively, focused on extending the lab's civic engagement efforts across all University campuses. Their duties include presenting additional civic opportunities for students across each campus, focused on open dialogue and...

Newark, NJ · 11d

CBS Philadelphia

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Pa. passes anti-hazing law in wake of Cheltenham High School scandal

State lawmakers and Cheltenham School District leaders gathered to discuss the law and the circumstances that led to its passage.

Pennsylvania · 9d

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Holy Family Awarded $489,488 Grant to Expand Student Mental Health and Recovery Support

Recognizing when someone needs help is important. Knowing where to turn can be just as critical. Holy Family University is addressing both challenges through a new federally funded initiative that will expand mental health services and make support more accessible to students. Holy Family has been awarded a four-year, $489,488...

Philadelphia, PA · 9d

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DCCC Receives $35,000 Gift from Endless Pools to Support Chester Trades Education Project

Students in Delaware County Community College’s Chester Trades Education Project can embark on a new building project from layout to finishing touches, thanks to a $35,000 grant from Endless Pools, a locally-based business unit of the Masco Corporation. The Chester Trades Education Project is a collaborative initiative aimed at...

Chester, PA · 10d

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Maryanne Milewski Surprise Recognition As "Teacher of the Month!"

Fox 29's Bob Kelly joins William H. Loesche Elementary School to surprise 2nd Grade Teacher, Maryanne Milewski, who was recognized as "Teacher of the Month" for the School District of Philadelphia!

Philadelphia, PA · 10d

CBS Pittsburgh

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Pa. passes anti-hazing law in wake of Cheltenham High School scandal

State lawmakers and Cheltenham School District leaders gathered to discuss the law and the circumstances that led to its passage.

Pennsylvania · 9d

MONTCO.Today

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MCCC Faculty Member Selected for International Recording Artist Residency in the Arctic and Awarded by Berklee College of Music

A Montgomery County Community College Sound Recording and Music Technology (SRT), A.A.S., program alumnus and faculty member was recently selected for an international artist residency in the Arctic. He was also named the recipient of the 2026 iZotope Award for Excellence in Creativity in Music Production from Berklee College of...

Montgomery County, PA · 11d

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School cell phone ban; Ghost hunting at Fort Mifflin; Academy closure hearing | Morning Roundup

Bell-to-bell phone ban made official for all Pennsylvania schools. Gov. Josh Shapiro has officially banned all personal mobile devices in Pennsylvania schools, joining 26 other states in adopting a bell-to-bell restriction statewide. The law comes amid growing concern over young people’s mental health, as rates of anxiety, depression and even...

Philadelphia, PA · 10d

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Villanova recently dedicated new boathouse in Conshohocken

Villanova University officially dedicated the Cavanaugh Family Boathouse on October 25th along the riverfront in Conshohocken (Whitemarsh Township). The boathouse was a two-decade effort, according to the university, and marks a “significant milestone for current student-athletes and coaching staff along with the alumnae, families and supporters who helped bring the project to life.” The dedication included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of the facility led by the program’s student-athletes.

Conshohocken, PA · 11d

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Tulane liberal arts dean steps down to become president of Haverford College

Brian Edwards, dean of Tulane University’s School of Liberal Arts, is stepping down at the end of the fall semester, according to an email from university president Michael Fitts and Robin Forman, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, on Oct. 19. Edwards has served as dean for...

New Orleans, LA · 11d

CBS News

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Cheltenham High School hazing scandal leads to new Pennsylvania law

Pennsylvania · 9d

eastside-online.org

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Cougars’ girls soccer advances to second round of Coaches Cup tournament

On Saturday, Oct. 24, the Cherry Hill East girls varsity soccer team (11-6) defeated Haddonfield high school (13-4-2) 6-1 in the first round of the South Jersey Coaches Cup tournament. The Cougars struck first as Ellie Ferdas (’27) found Dylan Kratchman (’27) off a corner kick, setting up a perfect...

Cherry Hill, NJ · 11d

KYW News Radio

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Pa. legislators pass anti-hazing law in wake of Cheltenham football accusations

Pa. legislators have passed an anti-hazing law in the wake of hazing accusations that rocked Cheltenham High School's football program over the summer. Four coaches and six students are charged in connection with the accusations.

Wyncote, PA · 10d

eastside-online.org

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The students chosen to discuss the bell-to-bell ban with NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill didn’t represent the student body

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill recently visited Cherry Hill East and participated in a roundtable discussion with students from East and Cherry Hill West to learn about the effects of the newly implemented bell-to-bell personal internet-enabled devices (PIEDs) ban. But while the students were supposed to represent Cherry Hill’s diverse student body, they only represented a minority of it.

New Jersey · 12d