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Delaware gets $8.7M grant to help teachers merge literacy with civics, history lessons

Delaware gets $8.7M grant to help teachers merge literacy with civics, history lessons2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (296+ words) Delaware was one of 24 recipients of the federal grant. The money will support the education of struggling kids in grades 4 to 12. Delaware has received a $8.7 million federal education grant that will be used to help teachers integrate literacy with civics…...

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A New Jersey nonprofit is teaching teens about filmmaking, while offering practical support as well

A New Jersey nonprofit is teaching teens about filmmaking, while offering practical support as well3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (1441+ words) The James R. Halsey Foundation of the Arts offers food and clothing assistance and provides counseling to help kids flourish. Musheer Daniel, of Trenton, first heard about the James R. Halsey Foundation of the Arts, or JRH Foundation, in Mercer County, New…...

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whyy.org > articles > united-states-senate-youth-program-delaware-students

These Delaware teens are heading to Washington as Senate youth delegates

These Delaware teens are heading to Washington as Senate youth delegates4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (772+ words) Sussex Central senior Rafael Farrera-Juarez and Newark Charter senior Sadie Polk will represent the state, highlighting civic action close to home. Two Delaware high school seniors have been selected to represent the state in the U.S. Senate Youth Program, a highly…...

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whyy.org > articles > south-jersey-farm-students-garden-classroom

At this South Jersey farm, a classroom rooted in the garden helps students grow skills for life

At this South Jersey farm, a classroom rooted in the garden helps students grow skills for life1+ week, 5+ day ago  (1095+ words) A culinary program uses adaptive tools and small classes to help students with a range of abilities and needs build confidence, connection and independence. Melanie Reed, educational and vocational program director at Reed's Farm, teaches high school students about cooking…...

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Parent shares antisemitic voicemail allegedly left by Lower Gwynedd principal

Parent shares antisemitic voicemail allegedly left by Lower Gwynedd principal2+ week, 2+ day ago  (820+ words) A journey through fascinating ideas, astonishing inventions, and new ways to think and create. Based on riveting TEDTalks from the world's most remarkable minds. The outside of Lower Gwynedd Elementary School. (6abc) A Montgomery County principal is on administrative leave and…...

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whyy.org > articles > pennsylvania-cellphone-ban-schools-k-12

Inside the legislative effort to expel cellphones from Pa.’s K-12 schools

Inside the legislative effort to expel cellphones from Pa.’s K-12 schools3+ week, 1+ day ago  (1711+ words) A bill that would ban cellphone use from "bell to bell" was advanced out of committee Tuesday to a full vote before the state Senate. Central Bucks West High School, which implemented a cellphone ban during instructional time during the…...

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whyy.org > articles > drexel-after-school-program-stem-black-girls-steaming-through-dance

This Drexel after-school program combines dance, science and coding

This Drexel after-school program combines dance, science and coding3+ week, 5+ day ago  (712+ words) Toluwani Bademosi, 6, holds up a high-five gesture and waits for a computer program to recognize the pose and register a "match" during an educational workshop at Drexel University, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (Nicole Leonard/WHYY) About 10 children form a circle with Valerie…...

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whyy.org > articles > thomas-jefferson-university-research-lab-thackrah

Thomas Jefferson University unveils $1.8 million market research lab

Thomas Jefferson University unveils $1.8 million market research lab3+ week, 5+ day ago  (542+ words) The lab is funded by alum John Thackrah and allows students access to live data for market research. A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the new Thackrah Capital Markets Research Lab at Thomas Jefferson University. (Kiara Santos/WHYY) Thomas Jefferson University unveiled…...

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whyy.org > articles > wilmington-delaware-school-redistricting-plans

Redistricting advocates urge action for Wilmington students amid fierce pushback

Redistricting advocates urge action for Wilmington students amid fierce pushback3+ week, 5+ day ago  (925+ words) Some Brandywine school board members pushed back on the proposed redistricting, vowing to lobby state lawmakers against moving forward. File - Delaware state Sen. Tizzy Lockman and former state Attorney General Matt Denn, co-chairs of the Redding Consortium for Educational Equity…...

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whyy.org > articles > philadelphia-schools-computer-science-education-week

It’s Computer Science Education Week in Philadelphia

It’s Computer Science Education Week in Philadelphia4+ week, 16+ hour ago  (619+ words) The district has been dedicated to increasing digital literacy, upgrading and installing new computer labs and curricula. Melanie Harris, Chief Information Officer of the School District of Philadelphia, helps students with a table top coding game. (Ben Bennett/For WHYY)…...