Author Says Money is Not The Way To Fix Schools
Reforming public education is not a phantom or a mirage, according to a Swarthmore College grad. It can be done and the secret is not money.
Reforming public education is not a phantom or a mirage, according to a Swarthmore College grad. It can be done and the secret is not money.
The current administrative offices need $10-million worth of repairs so the plan is to incorporate new offices into Cedarbrook Middle School, when it gets renovated, and in the meantime move into rental space.
"Color Wheels" is a traveling art studio created by Philadelphia's famed Fleisher Art Memorial.
High School students from the Philadelphia region went head-to-head over a two-week period to collect tons of food for the "Great Food Fight" to benefit Philabundance.
Historic Philadelphia brings back two popular tours where you get a taste of history.
Science is in everything we do, and Director Gerri Trooskin says the point of this festival is to show just how much fun science can be.
The Ducky Birts Foundation will hold its 6th Annual Medallion Scholarship banquet at First District Plaza in University City this evening.
Villanova University held its "One Book" lecture on Friday afternoon, featuring a Haverford man who spent several years of his childhood living in a Japanese American internment camp in Arizona.
The rivalry between Army and Navy heats up again this afternoon in Bucks County, but this time, it's not on the football field.
The clock is ticking on the proposed merger between Rutgers-Camden and Glassboro-based Rowan University, part of a plan New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has to improve higher education in the state.
The dream of partying with classmates is turning into a nightmare for a student who wants to go to the prom solo.
Rowboats will be joining the duck boats and kayaks on the Delaware River this summer.
For many students, "prom night" is just not one night. Nowadays, it may include a weekend at the shore.
Emotional decisions as the future of a number of schools hinged on votes from the School Reform Commission.
The Vice President's wife, Dr. Jill Biden, a veteran community college professor came to give a voice to community colleges partnering with businesses.
Penn State says it provided Joe Paterno's estate with more than $5.5 million in payments and benefits Thursday to settle his employment contract.
On Tuesday, voters in the Monroe Township, Franklin Township, and Delsea Regional districts rejected school budgets in local elections.
More than forty third-graders from the Wissahickon Charter School went to the doctor on Wednesday, but it wasn't an epidemic.
The courses will not earn you credit toward a degree. But Penn professor Al Filreis says his online poetry class, for example, can be rewarding in other ways.
Officials at the Spring-Ford School district unveiled a new link on their school district website that will allow students to anonymously notify them when a student needs help, whether because of bullying, drug and alcohol abuse or other reason.
Heading off to college can be a daunting experience for any student but may be particularly hard for students with learning challenges who often have their own set of questions and concerns.
The schools include Girls High, AMY Northwest, and the EM Stanton School.
Washington township high school students, in a show of unity and support, walked out of class and around the school's track Monday morning to remember 18-year-old Nicole Kellenyi, a senior, killed in a car crash Saturday night.
Champagne corks are popping at the Philadelphia Inquirer, at word the paper has won journalism's most prestigious honor.
More than 8,000 people took part in the 17th annual Dash for Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Sunday, sponsored in part by KYW Newsradio.
Police are investigating after they say a 15-year-old boy was shot multiple times in North Philadelphia Friday night.
Street artist, Get Up, created the "Dancing Kelce" and his work can now be seen throughout Philly. His work even got the attention of the former Eagles center himself.
Police say two Philadelphia men were arrested after recklessly driving up onto the sidewalk and hitting a 13-year-old girl Friday afternoon in Abington Township.
The NAACP is calling for the removal of the man who runs the New Jersey State Police after the state attorney general released a scathing report about the institution.
Satellite photos show flooding, ruined buildings and more after Hurricane Milton.
St. Francis of Assisi School will continue classes at the old Saint Kevin School building in Delaware County next week after a fire destroyed the Catholic school earlier this week.
Police are investigating after they say a 15-year-old boy was shot multiple times in North Philadelphia Friday night.
Street artist, Get Up, created the "Dancing Kelce" and his work can now be seen throughout Philly. His work even got the attention of the former Eagles center himself.
Police say two Philadelphia men were arrested after recklessly driving up onto the sidewalk and hitting a 13-year-old girl Friday afternoon in Abington Township.
A high school football game between Coatesville and Downingtown East was canceled after a school bus was struck by gunfire.
Police are investigating after they say a 15-year-old boy was shot multiple times in North Philadelphia Friday night.
Street artist, Get Up, created the "Dancing Kelce" and his work can now be seen throughout Philly. His work even got the attention of the former Eagles center himself.
Police say two Philadelphia men were arrested after recklessly driving up onto the sidewalk and hitting a 13-year-old girl Friday afternoon in Abington Township.
It's unclear when Ticketmaster started using a verification process for transferring tickets and whether or not it happens with every transfer.
Friday is National Coming Out Day, dedicated to celebrating and supporting an often deeply personal journey for those in the LGBTQ+ community.
The NAACP is calling for the removal of the man who runs the New Jersey State Police after the state attorney general released a scathing report about the institution.
Gillian's Wonderland Pier, an Ocean City, New Jersey, institution for nearly a century, will close for good after this weekend.
One outer lane of the New Jersey Turnpike northbound is blocked Friday morning after a crash involving multiple tractor-trailers.
NJ Transit says service on the River Line light rail has reopened after a train struck a car on Friday morning.
New Jersey leaders are proposing new rules to raise houses at risk of flooding but are being met by opposition fearing it will be too costly.
Police say a school bus driver abandoned about 10 Newark Charter School students at a wrong stop in Delaware.
The Delaware National Guard and New Jersey National Guard activated nearly 200 service members and dozens of vehicles to help with Florida's Hurricane Milton response.
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.
The School District of Philadelphia says nearly 200 schools were impacted by a meat and poultry recall due to possible listeria contamination.
A Philadelphia teenager has overcome mental health issues and created a clothing brand that spreads a positive message.
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
CHOP has now performed 32 conjoined twin separations, the most of any hospital in North America.
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
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.
One outer lane of the New Jersey Turnpike northbound is blocked Friday morning after a crash involving multiple tractor-trailers.
NJ Transit says service on the River Line light rail has reopened after a train struck a car on Friday morning.
A police chase led to a crash on I-95 near Academy Road in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon.
Philadelphia officials presented a plan for protected bike lanes to a Center City residents' organization on Tuesday.
Work is nearly complete on an extension of the Schuylkill River Trail, which will connect its original ending point at Christian Street to the Grays Ferry Crescent.
It's unclear when Ticketmaster started using a verification process for transferring tickets and whether or not it happens with every transfer.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
A high school football game between Coatesville and Downingtown East was canceled after a school bus was struck by gunfire.
Matvei Michkov and the power play and the goaltending. Here are three storylines to watch as the Flyers begin the 2024-25 season.
The Philadelphia Phillies ended a third straight October without a World Series championship. So where do they go next?
Street artist, Get Up, created the "Dancing Kelce" and his work can now be seen throughout Philly. His work even got the attention of the former Eagles center himself.
AJ Evans released "Get Up, Go Vote" on streaming platforms to encourage voters to make their voices heard.
The mural, "Luminaries: The Coronation," celebrates the school's 177th anniversary with one legendary alumna: Jilly from Philly.
Philadelphia's own R&B and Soul group The Stylistics return to Carnegie Hall in New York this Friday after their first performance more than 50 years ago.
A judge in New York has set a 2025 trial date for rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy.
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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.
You can put your coat away, at least for right now. This weekend will have temperatures warming up to almost 80 degrees before a major cool-down next week.
Officials in Okaloosa County, Florida, plan to turn the famed vessel into the world's largest artificial reef.
The street artist behind the mural, Get Up, created the "Dancing Kelce" and his work can now be seen throughout Philly. His work even got the attention of the former Eagles center himself. Check out what Jason Kelce had to say on his "New Heights" podcast.
Friday, Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day. A day dedicated to celebrating and supporting an often deeply personal journey for those in the LGBTQ+ community. It also kicks off Philly's OurFest weekend. Here's how the area is celebrating.
After a CBS News Philadelphia report about a Ticketmaster hack, some people questioned the security surrounding transferring tickets. Now, we're learning you might have to verify a transfer before you send off the tickets.