Education
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March 2, 2017Former Philly mayor says Kenney's doing good job — but could use some state help
A former Philadelphia mayor says he's pleased with how the city's current chief executive is doing. -
March 1, 2017 | NPRHBCUs graduate more poor black students than white colleges
At a congressional luncheon in their honor Tuesday, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos told leaders from historically black colleges and universities tha...
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March 1, 2017Governor Christie backs away from his school 'fairness formula'
In his final budget speech to New Jersey's Legislature Governor Chris Christie offered a $35.5 billion plan that does not include his so-called s... -
February 28, 2017Temple students request recovery housing to support peers battling addiction
A Temple University student is leading an effortto urge the school to provide a housing option specifically for students recovering from addiction. -
February 27, 2017Some N.J. college students struggling with hunger
New Jersey lawmakers are focusing on hunger among college students. -
February 27, 2017Philly Council panel retreats on push for city control of on-street parking
A Philadelphia City Council committee has put on indefinite hold a move to take back control of on-street parking in the city. -
February 27, 2017'Sanctuary campuses' Swarthmore, Penn amplify protections of students at risk of deportation
As the Trump administration has refrained from stripping Obama-era protections for young people in the country illegally, Swarthmore College and the U... -
February 27, 2017Leaders of black colleges set to meet with GOP lawmakers, White House officials
During his campaign, President Trump frequently asked the African-American community, "What do you have to lose by trying something new?"