Education

Could the key to turning around Philly schools come down to human connection? Robeson High School Principal Richard Gordon IV thinks so—and he has the outcomes to prove it

The ParentChild+ program has boosted high school graduation among Philly’s most vulnerable children—by showing up at their homes

The director of a Black teacher training program pens an open letter to new educators for their “subversive act of hope”

A new citywide student-run newspaper is a connection among Philly high schoolers—something missing even before the pandemic

The middle school teacher started a Facebook group that has connected 600 high school seniors with “adopters” to help them celebrate their graduation—and raise money for college expenses

Eight questions to consider as we look to reopening schools in Philly

Keeping students from falling behind may be simpler than we think

Online school is ramping up this week—but as the students will tell you, it’s not the same. Here’s how some are coping with life during the pandemic

It’s nearly 50 days into the pandemic and thousands of school kids still aren’t able to access online learning. WURD’s midday host wonders, why can’t we be more like Detroit?

Teachers at Upper Darby’s Stonehurst Elementary School sent students a heartfelt video from quarantine. Enjoy the love—and send us your tributes, too