Michelle Malkin: DeVos Support For Common Core Is Concerning
Conservative pundit Michelle Malkin says the nomination of Betsy DeVos for Education Secretary is concerning.
Conservative pundit Michelle Malkin says the nomination of Betsy DeVos for Education Secretary is concerning.
Heavy testing in lower grades is causing young teachers to consider leaving the field.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced Thursday that he is ordering his state to back away from the Common Core school standards that he once championed.
Chris Stigall talked with Erica Clemens from Americans For Prosperity about the tax burden faced by residents in New Jersey.
Looking back at the world of education in 2014, there was much activity. Some progress was made but there's still room for improvement.
Pennsylvania's new statewide curriculum and high school graduation exams have generated so much controversy, the state board of education has launched a website to take public comments.
Dom Giordano talked to New Jersey Senate Candidate Jeff Bell on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT. Bell, a Republican, is challenging incumbent Cory Booker in November's election.
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.
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.
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.
Chris covers the US Patent Office canceling the Washington Redskins trademarks, the latest in the Lois Lerner email scandal, and Louisiana Bobby Jindal ending the state's participation in Common Core. He also talks to comedian Bobby Lee, who will be performing at Helium Comedy Club this weekend.
Chris Stigall talked to syndicated conservative columnist Michelle Malkin on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT about a rally Americans For Prosperity are holding in Harrisburg to support the Paycheck Protection Act.
Is reading a good book one of your greatest pleasures? New research suggests that reading novels is more than entertainment; it seems to be good for the brain.
As the year ends, let's look at what priorities have emerged in education.
A former New York City teacher is out with a no-holds-barred memoir/slash/manifesto about what ails public schools.
Temperatures will remain in the 50s with rain around all day Friday, but sunshine returns Saturday before more rain for Mother's Day
At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
A senior from North Allegheny Senior High School and a senior from State College Area High School were among the 161 winners.
Police in riot gear early Friday morning cleared the pro-Palestinian encampment set up on Penn's campus in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia 76ers are entering the most important offseason of the Joel Embiid era, and Daryl Morey is armed with cap space to get a third star to make a run for an NBA title.
Police in riot gear early Friday morning cleared the pro-Palestinian encampment set up on Penn's campus in Philadelphia.
Temperatures will remain in the 50s with rain around all day Friday, but sunshine returns Saturday before more rain for Mother's Day
At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
A senior from North Allegheny Senior High School and a senior from State College Area High School were among the 161 winners.
The Philadelphia 76ers are entering the most important offseason of the Joel Embiid era, and Daryl Morey is armed with cap space to get a third star to make a run for an NBA title.
Temperatures will remain in the 50s with rain around all day Friday, but sunshine returns Saturday before more rain for Mother's Day
At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
Police in riot gear early Friday morning cleared the pro-Palestinian encampment set up on Penn's campus in Philadelphia.
At Temple University in Philadelphia, the words "Free Palestine" were spray-painted on the roof of a Jewish fraternity.
A 23-year-old man died after being shot in Southwest Philadelphia Thursday night, police said. A 9-year-old girl and a 46-year-old man were injured in the area, too.
Temperatures will remain in the 50s with rain around all day Friday, but sunshine returns Saturday before more rain for Mother's Day
It's graduation week at Rowan University and despite a major health setback, one medical school student not only graduated Thursday but she's also dedicating her life to helping others.
The 85th Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta is happening in South Jersey this weekend, and for the first time, a woman is at the helm.
A house fire in Waterford Township, New Jersey left one person dead and seven first responders injured, officials said.
Evesham police kicked off the Police Unity Tour Thursday to remember officers who did not make it home at the end of their shifts, including Deptford officer Bobby Shisler.
Temperatures will remain in the 50s with rain around all day Friday, but sunshine returns Saturday before more rain for Mother's Day
Thursday starts off cloudy and in the 60s before rain rolls in tonight, cooling us down for a damp, chilly Friday.
Wednesday morning is kicking off with scattered showers that could produce lightning, high winds and downpours for some in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday starts with fog and clouds before a sunny day - with a chance of thunderstorms early Wednesday morning.
A 10-year-old boy is dead after he was struck by a teen driver whose car ran off the road in Wilmington, Delaware.
A Delaware County woman finally has what doctors call a miracle baby. This coming Mother's Day is extra special with a journey that spanned nine years.
Artz Philadelphia is designed for people living with dementia and their care partners.
ACL injuries are common and often involve difficult surgery and a long recovery, but a new collagen implant is changing that.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
An iconic local jeweler is under new management as the owners turned over the business Monday to several longtime employees for free.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
For the second time in a month, Aramark union workers will go on strike, this time during Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
Part of the New Jersey Turnpike Southbound was blocked Tuesday due to a crash involving a tractor-trailer.
The 45th Annual Broad Street Run happens Sunday, May 5. Here's how to get there and where to park.
A tractor-trailer truck got stuck under an Amtrak bridge on Route 420 in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania on Friday morning.
A driver and passenger on Route 202 were killed after their vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a car-carrier truck in North Wales, Pennsylvania on Monday, according to police.
The Philadelphia 76ers are entering the most important offseason of the Joel Embiid era, and Daryl Morey is armed with cap space to get a third star to make a run for an NBA title.
The 85th Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta is happening in South Jersey this weekend, and for the first time, a woman is at the helm.
Cavan Sullivan, 14, is the youngest player in Philadelphia Union history to be added to the first-team roster. He's also the fifth-youngest signing in Major League Soccer history.
Chris Bassitt tossed three-hit ball and struck out six over 6 2/3 innings and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three hits and an RBI to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-3 victory that ended the Philadelphia Phillies' home winning streak at 11 games.
Ippei Mizuhara, 39, of Newport Beach, has agreed to plead guilty to one count of bank fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison, and one count of subscribing to a false tax return, which carries a sentence of up to three years in federal prison.
Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour began its European leg with four dates at the La Defense Arena in Paris with a revamped setlist.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
"Grotesquerie" star Niecy Nash took to social media to show off her new co-worker, Travis Kelce, on the new horror-drama TV series by "American Horror Story" creator Ryan Murphy.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
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At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Temple University is investigating a possible case of antisemitism involving a Jewish fraternity, and Philadelphia and Penn police moved early Friday morning to disband a pro-Palestinian encampment set up on College Green — more on these stories in your Digital Brief for Friday, May 10, 2024.
The 85th annual Dad Vail Regatta gets underway Friday, and for the second straight year, it's in New Jersey. CBS Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey has how La Salle University's women's rowing team prepared for this year's event.
It's an ugly Friday in the Philadelphia region - it's drizzly, dreary, and downright chilly for the time of the year. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your Friday weather forecast for Philly.
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Global Leadership Academy Southwest, a charter school in West Philadelphia, says the best lessons are learned outside of the classroom. CBS Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey reports.