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Holy Ghost bounces back from PCL letdown, wins first district title since 2014

Holy Ghost soccer is back. Despite a disappointing end to their inaugural season in the Philadelphia Catholic League in Monday’s final, the Firebirds are returning to the PIAA state tournament for the first time since 2019 and won their first district championship since 2014 with a 4-0 win over Science Leadership Academy on Thursday afternoon at Northeast High School.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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FOOTBALL: Roman Catholic Ends 19-Year Wait with PCL Championship Victory over St. Joe's Prep

PHILADELPHIA - From the opening kickoff through the impromptu singing of the school alma mater in front of the stands filled with euphoric fans, Roman Catholic coach Rick Prete’s facial expression didn’t change. In between, the Cahillites had accomplished something that took the program 19 long seasons to...

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Chalkbeat

Philadelphia state test scores are months late. Now state officials want to change the cut scores.

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Pennsylvania state officials have proposed changing how they score students’ performance on state math and reading tests, making it easier for students to be considered “advanced.” The proposal , which Pennsylvania Department of Education officials shared with the state’s Board of Education Thursday, would have implications for how the state measures student achievement and schools’ success, and would apply to tests students took months ago. It comes after months of uncertainty over delayed test results in Philadelphia, where families and teachers have repeatedly asked officials to release the scores they usually get in August. State officials acknowledged the department’s cut score review contributed to the wait. “This delayed reporting. It’s not great timing,” Brian Campbell, director of the Department of Education’s bureau of curriculum, assessment, and instruction, told board members Thursday. But he said the state was overdue in updating score thresholds set more than a decade ago, and this would create “a new baseline.” Students take state tests every spring to evaluate whether

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Football ready to fight on EA Day

The Gridiron Fords recently celebrated a 33-10 win against Germantown Academy after a 17-16 loss to Malvern Prep. The most recent win over Germantown brought the team to a 4-4 record. The tight game against Malvern showed Haverford’s opponents that they are serious contenders. “The biggest thing the team...

Haverford, PA · 1d

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Eagles Tackle Football Coach of the Week: Dennis Shaw, Chester High School

A Voice calls out from the hallway at Chester High School, "Coach, do you have a second?" Then, amid the din of squeaking sneakers and slamming lockers, The Voice fires back from his corner office, "Get in here and bring your backpack!" Then, the bell rings as chattering students shuffle...

Chester, PA · 2d

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Constitution Center taps college chief as president

On a bright morning along Independence Mall, school groups still move past the brick and glass home of the National Constitution Center, a place built to turn an old text into a living public argument. The institution has chosen a new leader for that work. Its board named Hiram E. Chodosh as Constitution Center president and chief executive, asking a longtime college leader to guide a museum, a forum, and a civic classroom at the same time, succeeding interim leader Vince Stango.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

South Jersey Media

School board reviews discipline trends, construction progress and technology policies

The Cherry Hill Board of Education’s Oct. 27 meeting focused on student discipline, construction improvements throughout the district and the ongoing implementation of new technology policies, with administrators outlining progress and areas requiring additional attention. Student discipline and support A major portion of the meeting centered on a presentation examining student discipline trends, disparities and […]

Cherry Hill, NJ · 2d

Poets and Quants

Meet the MBA Class of 2028: Meghan Moran, Wharton School

“Tech growth equity investor by day, outdoor adventurer and sudoku addict by night.”. Fun Fact About Yourself: I recently got my scuba diving license and swam with sharks in the Great Barrier Reef. Undergraduate School and Major: University of Pennsylvania, Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics. Most Recent Employer and Job...

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NorthEast Times

With Democrats in Full Control of Harrisburg, Advocates Say the Old Excuse on School Funding Is Gone

Education advocates say Democrats’ new control of Harrisburg removes the old excuse for not finishing Pennsylvania’s school funding fix, and Philadelphia officials are pressing for more state money for schools, Chalkbeat Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Inquirer reported Wednesday. Democrats won the governor’s office and both chambers of the...

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Photo Gallery: Delco Christian vs Faith Christian

Support Philadelphia Soccer Now’s coverage of high school soccer by subscribing today. Delaware County Christian and Faith Christian Academy clashed in the PIAA District 1 Class A final Tuesday night at Upper Dublin High School. Delco Christian came out on top, winning their first district title since 2010 with a 4-2 victory over defending district and state champs Faith Christian.

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Getting to Know Haverford’s New Teachers: Social Studies Teacher Annaliese Daggett

As students settle into another school year at Haverford High School, new teachers are also finding their place in the community. Among them is Annaliese Daggett, who teaches two Honors World History classes and one African American History class. With an emphasis on collaboration, accessibility, and personal growth, Daggett hopes to create a classroom where students feel supported both academically and personally.

Haverford, PA · 3d

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At Bryn Mawr College, an Institute of Failure Teaches Students It’s OK to Fall Short

Bryn Mawr College wants its students to get comfortable with falling short. Its Institute of Failure continues that effort Wednesday, Nov. 4, with the third installment of its Failure Monologues series, according to Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The event runs from 5:30 to 6:30 PM in the Dorothy...

Bryn Mawr, PA · 3d

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ENIAC Women Programmers Honored at Chestnut Hill College

Long before laptops and smartphones, two Chestnut Hill College graduates were teaching ENIAC how to work. On Monday, November 9, the college will honor Frances Bilas and Kay McNulty when it rededicates its CyberTech Lab. Two classrooms in St. Joseph Hall will be named for the 1942 alumnae. Bilas and...

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6abc Action News

Drexel University takes additional action amid allegations involving 2 frats

The move follows the suspension of Pi Kappa Phi and Lambda Chi Alpha as the university investigates the allegations.

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KYW News Radio

Educators gather at Rutgers-Camden to explore ways to improve children’s math and reading

Educators from across the tri-state area met at Rutgers-Camden Thursday to discuss ways to improve reading and math performance in students.

Camden, NJ · 4d

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Chestnut Hill School Sends 350 Kids Home as Water Fails in 104-Year-Old Building

J.S. Jenks Academy of Arts and Sciences sent 350 students home early Wednesday after parts of the Chestnut Hill school lost running water, leaving students without a way to wash their hands. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the school dismissed students early Wednesday at the 1922 building. The elementary school...

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South Jersey Media

Cattle car exhibit makes a stop at Moorestown High

Moorestown High School (MHS) hosted an exhibit on Oct. 9 that provided its students with a profound opportunity to engage with history directly, prompting critical reflections on the dangers of antisemitism, intolerance and prejudice today. “This is about learning the lessons of history so that (students) can apply them to their lives today, apply them […]

Moorestown, NJ · 4d

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LMHS Welcomes New Staff Members

From the music room to British Literature and Life Skills support, four new educators are bringing fresh experiences, unique interests, and new perspectives to Lower Moreland. Every school year brings something new to the hallways of Lower Moreland: new classes, new experiences, and, of course, new faces. As students settle into their schedules, four new educators are doing the same. This year, the District welcomes Claire Bryan, Kelsey Hendler, Leah Wilson, and Serena Patterson, each bringing a different background and set of experiences to the community. Despite their different paths into education, all four have shared a similar first impression: Lower Moreland’s welcoming atmosphere and close-knit faculty.