Local Nonprofit Creates Web Tool To Help Parents Find Pre-K Child Care Programs
"Great Philly Schools" has launched a new web tool to help parents choose early-childhood programs.
"Great Philly Schools" has launched a new web tool to help parents choose early-childhood programs.
While many in education and STEM fields embrace the new Common Core standards, many strongly oppose them. Some hold the belief that the Common Core will lead to a national curriculum, others believe the standards are weaker than what states have already implemented.
Innovation drives the U.S. economy, and employees with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills have become a hot commodity in post-recession America.
The number of jobs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) is growing at a rate nearly double that of non-STEM jobs. To train this workforce of the near future, the United States needs an army of teachers highly trained in science, math, and technology.
Teacher support is key to all of these efforts, which is why Raytheon is interested in rewarding educators who go the extra mile to get students excited.
American schools increasingly depend on digital technologies to expand learning opportunities, to individualize instruction and to graduate students with the skills necessary for success in college and the 21st century workplace.
Nearly a decade ago U.S. Congress, warned that America will fall behind in the global economy if its education system doesn't produce more workers with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills.
Women make up nearly half the American workforce, yet only 3 percent of engineers, 15 percent of math and computer workers, and 14 percent of scientists are women.
What do you get when you add pizza, probability, teenagers and engineers? Improved test scores, students say.
In a first-of-its-kind study, the Brookings Institute analyzed millions of advertisements for job vacancies and compared the length of time jobs requiring science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills and non-STEM related jobs remained open.
American students are falling behind students in other countries on international assessments of math and science. Statistics such as these are driving the call for education reforms to strengthen science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in the country's schools.
A team of students from the University of Central Florida won the Raytheon-sponsored National Cyber Collegiate Defense Competition earlier this year.
The Darby Free Library has been around for 271 years, but officials say they may have to radically change their operations if they can't find money for their everyday expenses and some capital improvements.
The lawsuit claims the girl, an incoming freshman at Downingtown High School East, collided with another player during a preseason soccer scrimmage, injuring her head.
The board that oversees the 165-year-old school says the decision threatens its financial stability.
With the last few days of summer vacation, children in the Delaware Valley will soon be back in the classroom. And two local experts have some practical wisdom for parents of children headed back to school.
Pediatricians have a new prescription for schools: later start times for teens.
A group is preparing legal action, to try to force the state to address shortcomings at Philadelphia public schools.
Back to school shopping is now in full swing throughout the Delaware Valley, but for some, what was once a time of excitement has now turned into a hardship.
It's a program that benefits both the students and the transit agency.
"We withdrew that because we're in conversations now with SEPTA, and we're trying to find a way to resolve this issue," Hite explained.
This is the third year that "People Helping People" has helped the staff of Dunbar Elementary get ready to open, and the volunteer force has grown to about 200 people.
A spokesman for the New Jersey School Boards Association says it's good for high school kids to be trained -- just in case.
With the governor and the School Reform Commission calling on teachers to make concessions, Philadelphia Federation of Teachers' president Jerry Jordan was hearing directly from members about their working conditions.
Bucks County commissioner Rob Loughery, after reading a story to the children at the Emilie Christian Day School in Levittown, said preschool for kids is similar to planting a seed at the right time to maximize the plant's potential.
Dog lovers and their pets came together for the 18th Annual Mutt Strut to raise money for PAWS, the city's largest nonprofit animal rescue.
Despite Zack Wheeler holding the Mets scoreless through seven innings, the Phillies lost Game 1 of the NLDS.
A police officer is expected to be OK after his patrol car was involved in a car crash in North Philadelphia Saturday evening.
Cristopher Sánchez has a new job ahead of his playoff start for the Phillies: dad.
With a 4:08 p.m. start time for Game 1 of the NLDS, Phillies manager Rob Thomson wanted his best defensive combination in the outfield.
Dog lovers and their pets came together for the 18th Annual Mutt Strut to raise money for PAWS, the city's largest nonprofit animal rescue.
Despite Zack Wheeler holding the Mets scoreless through seven innings, the Phillies lost Game 1 of the NLDS.
A police officer is expected to be OK after his patrol car was involved in a car crash in North Philadelphia Saturday evening.
The Phillies will face the New York Mets in the National League Division Series, which begins Saturday at Citizens Bank Park.
Looking for a scare? Spooky season has officially commenced in the Philadelphia area and this weekend comes bearing thrills and chills.
Dog lovers and their pets came together for the 18th Annual Mutt Strut to raise money for PAWS, the city's largest nonprofit animal rescue.
Cristopher Sánchez has a new job ahead of his playoff start for the Phillies: dad.
With a 4:08 p.m. start time for Game 1 of the NLDS, Phillies manager Rob Thomson wanted his best defensive combination in the outfield.
Police responded to a report of people trapped in a Mayfair home Friday night after neighbors said they heard loud booms and saw smoke coming from inside.
Police are looking for more information after a 25-year-old man was shot and killed in a West Philadelphia home.
Representatives from the New Jersey Department of Transportation discussed long and short-term solutions for what they call one of the most dangerous stretches in Collingswood.
Looking for a scare? Spooky season has officially commenced in the Philadelphia area and this weekend comes bearing thrills and chills.
This week marks 10 years since the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Camden opened, providing numerous services for people young and old.
The Hollydell Ice Arena and Philadelphia Rebels are auctioning Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's jerseys until Sunday, Oct. 6.
A FedEx delivery tractor-trailer jackknifed on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County on Thursday morning.
Ticketmaster is claiming some of its customers' digital tickets are being stolen through email scams. Here's what they told CBS News Philadelphia after we reached out.
Dockworkers began picketing at the Port of Philadelphia Tuesday after the International Longshoremen's Association announced the union would go on strike.
It's officially spooky season! Check out our list of haunted houses in the Philadelphia area. Happy haunting.
Saturday will be filled with gray skies and patchy fog with scattered showers. Temperatures sit in the mid-70s before dropping into the 60s later tonight.
Friday morning fog has moved out before bands of showers from Tropical Depression Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
Team IMPACT with a connection to Villanova helps children find hope and strength from new connections with college sports teams.
A Montgomery County woman received an organ donation for her second lung transplant with help from the FBI.
A New Jersey breast cancer survivor journeys through Europe's Camino de Santiago.
A new study found many children who have died in car crashes were not sitting in booster seats that could have saved their lives.
New research from the American Cancer Society shows breast cancer deaths are down but cases among young women are up.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
Delco Original Trading Company in Broomall is seeing an uptick in business as fans stock up on new merch ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this Saturday.
Grocers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey say the dockworker strike could affect the supply chain and cause prices to rise.
The union representing 45,000 dockworkers from Texas to Maine could go on strike on Tuesday, which could halt operations at the Port of Philadelphia.
Representatives from the New Jersey Department of Transportation discussed long and short-term solutions for what they call one of the most dangerous stretches in Collingswood.
Pennsylvania state troopers are accompanying PennDOT workers in some construction zones to stop unsafe drivers.
A FedEx delivery tractor-trailer jackknifed on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County on Thursday morning.
Scheduled bridge deck repairs on part of I-76 East will have to wait another weekend because of the Phillies' playoff games.
The emergency number for the Pennsylvania Turnpike is down across the entire commonwealth.
Despite Zack Wheeler holding the Mets scoreless through seven innings, the Phillies lost Game 1 of the NLDS.
Cristopher Sánchez has a new job ahead of his playoff start for the Phillies: dad.
With a 4:08 p.m. start time for Game 1 of the NLDS, Phillies manager Rob Thomson wanted his best defensive combination in the outfield.
The countdown is on until the Phillies take on the Mets and fans couldn't be more excited.
The locked-in Wheeler is one of the top pitchers in MLB postseason history. Nothing fazes Wheeler, or so it seems.
Looking for a scare? Spooky season has officially commenced in the Philadelphia area and this weekend comes bearing thrills and chills.
Rock star Bruce Springsteen spoke out in a video and said Trump should be disqualified from ever being president again.
Take a look at the behind-the-scenes story never told of the Jersey Boys musical at the Walnut Street Theatre.
Philadelphia-based shows "Abbott Elementary" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" teased a crossover episode on social media.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Hundreds of people and their dogs donned their best costumes for the Mutt Strut, an annual fundraiser for Philadelphia's largest animal rescue.
The New York Mets rallied late to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 in Game 1 of the National League Division Series, after being held scoreless for seven innings by ace Zack Wheeler.
The Phillies open Red October down in South Philly on Saturday. But it's a disappointing start to their division series against the New York Mets. The Phillies struck first but couldn't hold on. Fans are reacting to this frustrating loss. Ryan Hughes reports at Citizens Bank Park with more.
The city is ready to go berserk for the Philadelphia Phillies as the NLDS kicks off at Citizens Bank Park this weekend. Jan Carabeo has your morning headlines with weather from Grant Gilmore.
Philadelphia police said a 17-year-old was critically injured after a shooting aboard a SEPTA bus Friday.