Part 3: The Battle Over Teacher Tenure In New Jersey
New Jersey's governor is proposing a new statewide teacher tenure plan, something the teachers' union says is part of a national movement to break up public unions.
New Jersey's governor is proposing a new statewide teacher tenure plan, something the teachers' union says is part of a national movement to break up public unions.
Hundreds of students from Philadelphia and the surrounding region marched up Broad Street Wednesday evening to show their opposition to Governor Corbett's proposed cuts to education.
Filled will fear and anger, about a hundred students gathered in the shadow of the bell tower to urge Governor Corbett to change course.
The budget shortfall for the Philadelphia School District is much deeper than first thought, and officials are warning of layoffs and deep program cuts if state funding isn't restored.
Donald Farish came to terms with Rowan on an early end to his five year contract with a payout of $600,000. Come July 1st, he'll trade his 13 year run in Glassboro for a similar position at Roger Williams Univeristy in Rhode Island.
The Safe Schools Advocate served as a watchdog over Philadelphia schools, until 2009, when the position was axed by the Rendell Administration.
A South Jersey high school senior's views on the Constitution have already earned her a nice chunk of change for college, and there could be more to come.
State senators are promising they will try to reduce funding cuts proposed for Cheyney, West Chester and Pennsylvania's 12 other state-owned universities.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie does not seem worried with the findings of a judge that he failed to meet court requirements to fully fund poor school districts across the state.
Steven Fulton, a former teacher at Timothy Academy Christian Elementary School, has been charged with rape and numerous other offenses for a series of sexual crimes that happened over a three-year period.
Volunteers from several services groups joined up today with students at South Philadelphia High School today to cook and package meals for the elderly and the infirm.
A judge's decision in New Jersey could prove troublesome to the Christie Administration as it attempts to reign in state spending. The issue: adequate funding of public schools.
A new neighborhood center has opened in Olney/Logan to help get young people get back on track.
Temple University's Center for Obesity Research and Education is digesting a new federal grant to help mothers make better food choices for their children.
The University of Pennsylvania has announced its spring commencement speaker. He's the parent of a Penn student and a two-time Oscar winner.
The union representing faculty at West Chester, Cheyney and twelve other state-owned Pennsylvania universities is offering to negotiate a one-year pay freeze.
English teacher Hope Moffett, charged by The School District of Philadelphia for endangering the welfare of children, is expected back in her classroom at Audenreid High School in Grays Ferry on Monday.
Chestnut Hill College and the former adjunct professor with whom it severed ties have reached an amicable resolution to end the controversy over the openly gay priest.
Most remembered as "The Fonz," Henry Winkler was in Reading on Sunday to take part in a special "Reading Is Fundamental" event.
During a state Senate Appropriations hearing this past week, the heads of the four state-related universities – Temple, Lincoln, Pitt and Penn State – said that the governor's proposal to cut their funding by more than half would affect more than just tuition.
Parents, students and staff participated in a workshop on Saturday morning on how to close the Philadelphia school district's $400+ million budget deficit.
Hope Moffett is still in limbo, assigned each day to an administrative room, often called derisively "the rubber room", rather than her classroom at Audenried High School.
A school in West Philadelphia is offering structured playground games for children during recess.
The oldest and largest community-based music school in the United States has officially dedicated its new $8-million, state-of-the-art branch in Montgomery County, Pa.
The School Reform Commission has approved a plan to turnover six Philadelphia public schools to charter companies, as part of the superintendent's effort to turn around its lowest performing schools.
Police said Jaadir Goodwyn turned himself in after he was wanted for striking four people outside the Penn Presbyterian trauma center.
SEPTA says violent crime and shootings on its system are down over 30% through the third quarter of 2024.
A detective with the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office was killed in a home invasion on Tuesday night, police said.
The street is currently named for Supreme Court Justice Roger B. Taney, who authored the 1857 Dred Scott decision.
Vice President Kamala Harris is traveling to Bucks County for a campaign event Wednesday, days after she visited western Pennsylvania for a rally in Erie.
Police said Jaadir Goodwyn turned himself in after he was wanted for striking four people outside the Penn Presbyterian trauma center.
SEPTA says violent crime and shootings on its system are down over 30% through the third quarter of 2024.
A detective with the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office was killed in a home invasion on Tuesday night, police said.
Vice President Kamala Harris is traveling to Bucks County for a campaign event Wednesday, days after she visited western Pennsylvania for a rally in Erie.
The street is currently named for Supreme Court Justice Roger B. Taney, who authored the 1857 Dred Scott decision.
Police said Jaadir Goodwyn turned himself in after he was wanted for striking four people outside the Penn Presbyterian trauma center.
SEPTA says violent crime and shootings on its system are down over 30% through the third quarter of 2024.
The street is currently named for Supreme Court Justice Roger B. Taney, who authored the 1857 Dred Scott decision.
Vice President Kamala Harris is traveling to Bucks County for a campaign event Wednesday, days after she visited western Pennsylvania for a rally in Erie.
Flyers rookie sensation Matvei Michkov scored his first two career goals, but Philadelphia fell to Edmonton 4-3 in overtime.
A detective with the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office was killed in a home invasion on Tuesday night, police said.
A passenger describes the scary moments when a tree came through the windshield of a New Jersey Transit train.
Emotions ran high in Columbus on Tuesday night, when the Blue Jackets paid tribute to their star Johnny Gaudreau and his late brother Matthew.
Amid a moderate to severe drought in parts of the Philadelphia area, no rain is a good thing for some New Jersey farmers.
Multiple lanes have reopened on New Jersey Turnpike North after a morning crash sent about 20 people to the hospital.
Ruben Bautista walked away from the corrections center on Tuesday after failing to return from an approved program pass.
Former Delaware state trooper Dempsey Walters was sentenced on Tuesday for assaulting two teenage boys after one kicked his front door in August 2023.
Information on voter registration, mail-in ballots and early voting in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that spread to at least 14 cars in a parking area in Bridgeville Saturday afternoon.
Police say a school bus driver abandoned about 10 Newark Charter School students at a wrong stop in Delaware.
Police said Jaadir Goodwyn turned himself in after he was wanted for striking four people outside the Penn Presbyterian trauma center.
BrucePac recalled nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.
The Golf Association of Philadelphia's inaugural adaptive golf championship drew players with disabilities from around the world to Bucks County.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
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.
SEPTA says violent crime and shootings on its system are down over 30% through the third quarter of 2024.
A passenger describes the scary moments when a tree came through the windshield of a New Jersey Transit train.
Multiple lanes have reopened on New Jersey Turnpike North after a morning crash sent about 20 people to the hospital.
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.
Flyers rookie sensation Matvei Michkov scored his first two career goals, but Philadelphia fell to Edmonton 4-3 in overtime.
Emotions ran high in Columbus on Tuesday night, when the Blue Jackets paid tribute to their star Johnny Gaudreau and his late brother Matthew.
The Sixers say Paul George suffered a bone bruise but has no structural damage after hyperextending his left knee Monday.
Andrew Painter is healthy and will pitch for the Phillies at some point in 2025, but the club isn't sure exactly when.
The Philadelphia Phillies have extended manager Rob Thomson's contract and will bring back the entire coaching staff in 2025.
Thomas Manzo, the ex-husband of a "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast member, was sentenced to seven years in prison Tuesday after being convicted of hiring a man to assault his ex-wife's boyfriend.
A new documentary revisits Philadelphia's The Mike Douglas Show where John Lennon and Yoko Ono co-hosted the show for an entire week.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
This weekend, the Birds take on the Browns at the Linc, Stevie Wonder hits the stage in South Philly and OURFest 2024 is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community all weekend long.
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.
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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.
SEPTA is seeking to raise fares as it faces a $240 million deficit.
Police said Jaadir Goodwyn has turned himself in after a hit-and-run that injured three nurses and a gunshot victim at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.
Sara Adibi is a 6th grader from Haverford, Delaware County who has been selected to join the 25th class of Scholastic Kids Press. They are a team of student journalists reporting news for kids, by kids. Anchor Janelle Burrell sat down with Sara to discuss some of the important issues she hopes to report on.
Police in Bridgeton, New Jersey are investigating a home invasion that left a detective with the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office dead Tuesday night.
Philadelphia police say a homeowner shota man rooting through trash outside the shooter's home in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.