Education
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Tutors to Teachers: WilmU and Reading Assist Turn Classroom Dreams Into Reality
For those who are passionate about helping children succeed, becoming a teacher is a meaningful next step. Wilmington University, in partnership with Reading Assist, is helping to create a clear and accessible path to the classroom. An Accessible Path to a Teaching Career The Tutors to Teachers Delaware program addresses two critical needs: supporting students in the classroom today and preparing the next…
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Four Delaware County Schools Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Best for Standardized Test Performance
Four Delaware County school districts are among Pennsylvania’s academic elite, with new statewide rankings placing all four in the top 20, and one firmly in the top five for the third year running. The rankings, compiled by the Pittsburgh Business Times and reported by Ethan Lott and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal, drew on three years…
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Swarthmore College’s New Program Could Mean Free Tuition for Thousands of Families
A Delaware County college just made a major move to take cost off the table for thousands of families, reports Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Swarthmore College announced Monday that starting in fall 2027, it will cover full tuition for students from families earning less than $200,000 a year, a significant commitment from one of the country’s most…
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Register Now for Widener University’s Engineering Camp for High School Students
High school students looking to jump-start their future in engineering are invited to sign up for Widener University’s 2026 Engineering Camp this summer. Students in grades 9 through 12 will explore engineering, robotics, design, and technology from June 22 to June 26 in Kirkbride Hall on Widener’s Chester campus. Register Here. The immersive four-day program…
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Tracy Davidson Tells Ursinus Graduates About Courage, Failure, and What Actually Matters
Tracy Davidson has spent decades delivering the news. Last week, she spoke at Ursinus College’s commencement ceremony and delivered something harder to come by: honest advice. The longtime Philadelphia broadcaster stood before the Class of 2026 and set aside the kind of polished, inspirational language that graduation speeches tend to traffic in. What she offered…
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Norristown Schools Axed Its DEI Chief. Now the Community Wants Answers.
The Norristown Area School District school board just eliminated its chief diversity officer, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Its members insist that this makes them more committed to equity, not less. The board voted in April to cut the district’s chief of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging position. The move is effective at…
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West Chester University to Host International Marching Band Championships During America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, West Chester University will welcome an international showcase of music, culture, and competition when the World Association of Marching Show Bands (WAMSB) brings its 250th USA Championships to John A. Farrell Stadium on Wednesday, July 1. The highly anticipated event will feature elite marching bands…
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Delaware County Community College Student-Athlete Fatumata Kaba Wins National Championship in Triple Jump
Delaware County Community College student-athlete Fatumata Kaba of Sharon Hill made school history after winning the women’s triple jump national championship at the 2026 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III Outdoor Track and Field National Meet, held May 7-9 in Utica, N.Y. The Academy Park High School graduate became just the second national…
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Delorean Andrews’ 10-Year Journey From Trash Collector to Widener Magna Cum Laude Graduate
When Delorean Andrews enrolled at Widener in 2015, he had no idea that his degree would be over 10 years in the making, a journey of twists and turns, writes Nicole Carrera, Associate Director of Communications for Widener University. The Center for Continuing Studies student completed his journey when he crossed the stage at the…
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Less Than 2 Percent of People Are Taught to Listen. Christine Miles Is Changing That
Have you ever been taught how to listen? It’s a skill that less than two percent of individuals are ever formally taught to master. Chester County author, educator, speaker, and creator of The Listening Path, Christine Miles, has spent her career studying what happens when people fail to truly hear one another, and she calls it “the listening gap.” It’s the space in conversations where meaning gets lost, pain goes…
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Downingtown Students Among Local Grads Earning College Credits Through DCCC’s Dual Enrollment
By the time Thatcher Respicio and Marcella Ballisty walk across their high school stages later this spring, they will already hold college degrees, reports Joe Holden for CBS News Philadelphia. They are part of a movement that’s reshaping how Pennsylvania students pursue education. The two Chester County teenagers earned associate degrees from Delaware County Community…
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GMercyU’s Residence Hall Association Organizes Donation Drive to Benefit Ronald McDonald House
For students at Gwynedd Mercy University, service is more than a requirement. It’s part of the culture. That culture was recently on display when GMercyU’s Residence Hall Association organized a campus-wide donation drive benefiting Ronald McDonald House, which provides a home-away-from-home setting for families receiving care at the nearby Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “I wanted…
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Neumann University Grad Tammi Keitsock Earns Master’s Degree After Battling Cancer
When Tammi Keitsock crossed the commencement stage at Neumann University last Sunday, she wasn’t just collecting a master’s degree; she was completing a journey that had taken her through one of the most grueling challenges a person can face. The Bucks County native from Perkasie earned her master’s degree in athletic training after battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia,…
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Could Harcum College Be Your Next Step? Join the Virtual Information Session on June 16 to Find Out
Thinking about college but not sure where to start? Considering a career change but unsure of your options? Or maybe you’re ready to enroll and just need a few answers first? Whatever brought you here, Harcum College wants to meet you where you are. Join Harcum’s Admissions team for a free Summer Virtual Information Session…
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Amanda Rappa: A Widener Story Defined by Heart, Hustle, and Human Connection
Amanda Rappa was recently honored with the President’s Award at Widener University, given to a graduating senior who has contributed the most to campus life through academics and participation in extracurricular activities. Widener President Stacey Robertson surprised her with the award when Rappa showed up, believing she was helping shoot a video through her role…
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DCCC Celebrates More than 1,300 Graduates, Ranging in Age from 17 to 70, at Two Commencement Ceremonies
They ranged in age from 17 to 70, hailed from 14 different states, and shared one thing in common: the desire to utilize education to follow their flames toward brighter futures. More than 1,300 students recently graduated from Delaware County Community College, earning associate degrees and/or certificates, in two separate commencement ceremonies at West Chester…
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Valley Forge Military Academy Holds Final Commencement as Historic Institution Closes for Good
An era ended Saturday in Wayne as the final class of cadets from Valley Forge Military Academy (VFMA) marched through commencement for the last time. The ceremony, held inside the storied Chapel of St. Cornelius the Centurion in a joint ceremony with Valley Forge Military College (VFMC), was equal parts celebration and farewell, according to…
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Despite Financial Struggles, Delco’s William Penn Is Outperforming Similar Districts
Despite years of underfunding and financial strain, William Penn School District is beating the odds and outperforming similar districts in math achievement, according to Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A new Education Scorecard analysis from researchers at Harvard, Stanford, and Dartmouth Universities identified William Penn as a “district on the rise” after students in grades three through…
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