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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 · 10d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 12d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 12d

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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 · 12d

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Cheltenham High School hazing scandal leads to new Pennsylvania law

Pennsylvania · 11d

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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 · 13d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 14d

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Special ed diaries: Teachers tell NPR about their most joyous, most difficult moments

What makes special education teaching jobs so hard to fill? NPR set out to find some answers by talking to more than a dozen teachers who do this work every day.

Philadelphia, PA · 12d

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Sherrill at Cherry Hill school: Cell phone ban helps students

New Jersey's ban on cell phone use during school hours is getting good grades from students and educators, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said during an appearance in South Jersey. “We know that when kids put down the screens, their mental health and academic performance improve," Sherrill said after an Oct. 22 roundtable discussion with students at Cherry Hill High School East. "Giving students a school day free from constant digital distractions creates more room to learn, build friendships, and connect with their teachers," the governor said. South Jersey overview: What new cellphone bans look like The bell-to-bell ban requires New Jersey public school districts to restrict K-12 students' use of cell phones and other internet-connected devices. The restrictions cover the entire school day, including lunch, study hall, and time between classes. "From what we're hearing across the state, schools are seeing positive results," said Lily Laux, the state's education commissioner. "After an initial adjustment period, educators and administrators tell us that classrooms are more focused, students are more engaged, and disruptions tied to social media have declined." "Teachers have told us for years that student attention, focus, and connection were slipping away," said Cherry Hill School Superintendent Kwame Morton. "We have

Cherry Hill, NJ · 12d

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N.J. football photos: Trenton at Ewing, Oct. 24, 2026

A game with key playoff implications

Trenton, NJ · 14d

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Pennsylvania passes anti-hazing law after Cheltenham High School football abuse case

CHELTENHAM, Pa. - A new law in Pennsylvania will require hazing to be treated as a child abuse offense that must be reported, according to legislation passed unanimously by the state legislature and signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro. State Sen. Art Haywood and State Rep. Napoleon Nelson are scheduled to...

Pennsylvania · 12d

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The Big Idea: The Art of Failing Better

José Vergara, an associate professor and chair of Russian at Bryn Mawr College, shared insights about the school’s Institute of Failure. The responses have been lightly edited for length and clarity. READ:. U.S. News: What is the Institute of Failure, and how did it come to be?. José...

Bryn Mawr, PA · 12d

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Philadelphia education jobs: kids coaching, school support, preschool teaching, basketball coaching, and cultural arts

Philadelphia’s education listings span classroom support, early childhood teaching, school supervision, and athletics. The Edge Fitness Clubs is seeking a part-time Edge Kids Coach focused on children’s activities, while American Paradigm Schools has a full-time Non Teaching Assistant centered on student supervision and school operations. Zen Educate is offering full-time substitute preschool teacher roles tied to early childhood classrooms, Maury County Public Schools lists a full-time assistant boys basketball coach position, and Global Leadership Academy is hiring a full-time Cultural Arts Teacher with direct instruction responsibilities.

Philadelphia, PA · 12d

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FIELD HOCKEY: Houlihan’s heroics lift Camden Catholic to second straight South Jersey title

MULLICA HILL — On a team loaded with playmakers, it can be anyone’s game on any given day. On Saturday morning, it was Erica Houlihan’s time to shine. The Camden Catholic High senior was in the right place at the right time, knocking in the game-winning goal off a corner shot from Lyla Klopp with 6:05 left as the No. 1 Irish defeated No. 3 Clearview, 3-2, in the final round of the South Jersey Tournament of Champions.

Cherry Hill, NJ · 14d