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By Sharif El-Mekki | Word In Black Credit: Getty/Klaus Vedfelt (WIB) - In November, nearly 1,000 educators, advocates, and allies attended the Center for

“Having those role models that look like you is huge.”

In Pennsylvania, children of color make up nearly 40% of the student population while just 6% of teachers in the commonwealth are people of color. This disparity is present throughout the U.S. and is negatively impacting K–12 education.To help address this issue, Temple’s College of Education and Human Development has been awarded a $1.4 million grant from the commonwealth’s

Innovators are providing inspiration that could energize the teaching profession and transform our nation’s public schools.

The Philadelphia Eagles who released a successful Christmas album in 2022 have planned a follow-up record. 'A Philly Special Christmas Special,' which features Patti LaBelle and other area musicians, goes on sale Nov. 3. It will be available to stream in December. It again features Eagles Jason Kelce, Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson. It has 11 songs, including 'All I Want For Christmas Is You,' 'Auld Lang Syne,' and 'Dominick, the Donkey.'

By Maya Pottiger | Word In Black Courtesy of WIB (WIB) - From low wages to being caught in the political crossfire over book bans, to challenges with 

Teachers are leaving jobs in growing numbers, state reports show. The turnover in some cases is highest among teachers of color. A major culprit is stress — from pandemic-era burnout,

Teachers are leaving jobs in growing numbers, state reports show. The turnover in some cases is highest among teachers of color. A major culprit is stress — from pandemic-era burnout,

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (AP) — Rhonda Hicks could have kept working into her 60s. She loved teaching and loved her students in Philadelphia's public schools. As a black woman, she took pride in b...

HARRISBURG — Rhonda Hicks could have kept working into her 60s. She loved teaching and loved her students in Philadelphia’s public schools. As a Black woman, she took pride in being a role model for m...