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Philadelphia teachers union to release plan to prevent closure of 17 schools

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers will release a plan Wednesday to prevent the closure of 17 schools and improve building conditions. The union, which represents nearly 15,000 educators who work in the School District of Philadelphia, will share details about the plan during a news conference scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. PFT President Arthur Steinberg, teachers and elected officials are expected to attend.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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High school students organize 5K race to raise money for animal rescues

Two Montgomery County high school students organized a 5K run and walk to raise money for local animal shelters and organizations. The Paws to the Rescue 5K takes place on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8:30 am. at Victory Fields in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania. Plymouth Whitemarsh High School seniors Ethan Gold...

Lafayette Hill, PA · 1d

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Manor College in Jenkintown and Drexel University, Elkins Park campus looking to fill multiple positions

Manor College in Jenkintown is looking to fill the following open positions:. Assistant Director of Financial Aid (Full Time) Director of Student Health Services (CRNP) (Full Time, Shared Independent Contractor) On-Call Public Safety Officer (Part Time) Senior Financial Operations Accountant (Full Time) More details about each position here. Salus at...

Jenkintown, PA · 3d

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Penn Charter Upper School Previews Set for Nov. 19

At Penn Charter, one advanced physics class does not end with a standardized exam. It ends with a spaceship. Students in Modern and Classical Physics, one of the school’s Advanced Studies courses, design spacecraft using concepts usually taught to college physics majors, according to the school. Families considering a...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Camden Schools Aim to Cut Chronic Absenteeism in Half by 2027 With Home-Visit Push

Camden City School District — Subject of Attendance-Reduction Plan. Camden City School District has set a goal of cutting its chronic absenteeism rate in half by June 2027, with officials pointing to transportation troubles, housing instability, health problems and bullying as key reasons students are missing class. The district says 2,310 students were chronically absent, and its rate for the 2025–26 school year was 49 percent.

Camden, NJ · 3d

Yahoo!

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Pennsylvania Tax Credit Offers National Model of Benefits for Public School Kids

School counselors in Pennsylvania can have caseloads of more than 300 students. In high school, that means they're not only responding to students' mental health needs, but helping them meet all of their college application deadlines. In Philadelphia, that's where Kelsey Smith comes in. She's a college access coordinator at...

Pennsylvania · 1d

PA Times

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Palumbo kills it in the district championship game

Doruntina Selimi knew a big milestone had come but she was certainly happy to wait to celebrate. The Academy at Palumbo junior has been filling the kills column quickly since she arrived at the school during her sophomore year. In less than two seasons she gathered 500 kills with the milestone marker coming in the […]

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Temple University announces $1.039 million in funding for public safety

Congressman Brendan Boyle visited Temple University to deliver a check for $1.039 million in funding dedicated to strengthening campus public safety.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Drexel University at Elkins Park associate professor, program director named Wernick Award Winner by the Academy of Doctors of Audiology

Jonette Owen, AuD ‘03, MHA, FNAP, CH-AP, associate professor and associate program director for Clinical Education in Osborne Audiology at Drexel University’s Elkins Park Campus, has been named the recipient of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology 2026 Joel Wernick Award, recognizing her outstanding educational contributions to audiology and hearing science.

Philadelphia, 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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Williamson College of the Trades Career Fair Draws 178 Employers

At most college career fairs, students chase employers. At Williamson College of the Trades in Media, it’s the other way around. On Nov. 4, recruiters from 178 companies in 19 states filled the Middletown Township campus for the school’s twice-yearly career fair, reports Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Ninth-seeded boys soccer team stuns top-seed with shutout in quarterfinals

Terron Murphy recorded a goal and an assist to lead ninth-seeded Haddon Heights to a 2-0 upset victory over top-seeded Cinnaminson in the quarterfinal round of the South Jersey, Group 2 tournament in Cinnaminson. Haddon Heights (11-5-5) will face either fourth-seeded Lacey or fifth-seeded West Deptford in the semifinals on...

Haddon Heights, NJ · 5d

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Kelly's Classroom: Williamson College of the Trades

Fox 29's Bob Kelly travels to Media, PA, to showcase the programs at Williamson College of the Trades.

Media, PA · 3d

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The AIS 2027 Renovations, a Turn for the Class of 2028

The Agnes Irwin School has confirmed that renovations will take place after Commencement in June 2027. The plan for the 2027-2028 school year is not entirely known, but we have been given pieces of information to help us gain a better understanding on how our student life will be next year. In my opinion, I feel as if a renovation is needed, but the complete change in our schedule and classroom locations is an inconvenience. Additionally, this renovation will take place during the entirety of my senior year, which eliminates our lounge.

Bryn Mawr, PA · 4d

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Admissions & Recruitment Specialist, College Together

American higher education is in crisis: costs keep climbing and graduation rates remain stubbornly low. Too many Philadelphia students are left without an affordable, proven path to a degree. We can and must do better. College Together (CT) is a Philadelphia nonprofit building a new and trusted college option for...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Prepping for Preps '26-27: Notre Dame (Girls)

— (Ed. Note: This story is part of CoBL’s “Prepping for Preps” series, which will take a look at many of the top high school programs in the region as part of our 2026-27 season preview coverage. The complete list of schools previewed thus far can be found here.)

Villanova, PA · 3d

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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 · 4d

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Treasures Of Joy Childcare Set To Take Over Former Flanagan's Site In Plymouth Meeting

A new childcare option is headed for Plymouth Meeting, with Treasures of Joy Childcare Center preparing to open a location at 2914 Walton Road in Plymouth Township. The business already runs a center in Eagleville, and the Walton Road address carries its own history in the local childcare world. MoreThanTheCurve...

Plymouth Meeting, PA · 3d

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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 · 4d

South Jersey Media

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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 · 5d