http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=195492&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Feducation%2F The latest education news from Philly.com. en-us Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:27:30 GMT 2009-11-11T10:27:30Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168036&44=69737137&32=3796&7=195492&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Feducation%2F20091111_Senior_scholars_enjoy_college_learning_stress-free.html Mae Pasquariello doesn't have anxiety dreams about hourly exams, finals, or overdue papers. She doesn't worry about grades, or even class participation. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:27:30 GMT 64058656a54964ad5d56024d5dc7051d 2009-11-11T10:27:30Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168036&44=69737377&32=3796&7=195492&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Feducation%2F20091111_Resources__services_increase_for_vets_on_campus.html When former Navy machinist Lauren DelRicci arrived at Burlington County College in 2004, she felt "a certain emptiness" at no longer serving her country. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT bc1c772f64520e5636241d491b72a800 2009-11-11T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168036&44=69737442&32=3796&7=195492&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Feducation%2F20091111_A_different_approach_to_the_sport_of_running.html The Wow! moment came when Chris McDougall raised his left leg and displayed the bottom of his bare foot. It was smooth, with no calluses or blisters. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT a88755bf8442d3c91893e2b1c021bc4c 2009-11-11T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168036&44=64989292&32=3796&7=195492&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Feducation%2FApplying_for_college_like_looking_for_a_job.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:01:48 GMT b0f57af7d4a01f4db132c4c9ed96bea8 Leland Laury 2009-11-10T14:01:48Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168036&44=69635397&32=3796&7=195492&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Feducation%2F20091110_Four_college_fairs_scheduled_in_Philadelphia.html Philadelphia will host several college fairs for parents and students next week as part of the city's first College Awareness Week, Mayor Nutter announced yesterday. Events include: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:52:02 GMT f86d9fc7a81b342a285d893b2fc95011 2009-11-10T11:52:02Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168036&44=69544052&32=3796&7=195492&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Feducation%2F20091109_Penn_students_learn_how_to_help_peers_in_need.html On an unseasonably beautiful sunny afternoon yesterday, seven student volunteers spent four hours in a University of Pennsylvania conference room learning how to help their peers - maybe save their lives. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT c714e19e80668331245215dffc0746f9 2009-11-09T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168036&44=69447937&32=3796&7=195492&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Feducation%2F20091107_Teen_held_after_shooting_on_Philadelphia_school_bus.html Police are investigating whether the shooting of a 17-year-old Philadelphia student on a school bus early yesterday was in retaliation for an incident of bullying. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 8d5556ce1bf1dfccd5323e2bac3b0367 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168036&44=69447947&32=3796&7=195492&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Feducation%2F20091107_Despite_economy__Penn_s_endowment_stays_even.html While some peer institutions are announcing layoffs to cope with large endowment losses, the University of Pennsylvania has fared better - and yesterday's report to the Board of Trustees reflected that optimism. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT a058ec51ec0d992f6c6e927d342762b7 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168036&44=69353827&32=3796&7=195492&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Feducation%2F20091106_Ground_breaking_to_begin_on_Penn_Project.html The University of Pennsylvania will begin construction today of its epic 24-acre Penn Park, the centerpiece of its 30-year master plan involving land it acquired from the U.S. Postal Service in 2004. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 89220ef388fbf1a523305c8c9d34291f 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168036&44=69265567&32=3796&7=195492&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Feducation%2F20091105_At_Northeast__no_uniform__no_classroom__Parents__ire_as_students_detained_in_auditorium.html Parents at Northeast High were up in arms yesterday. They say that several students were either turned away or confined to the auditorium because they were not in uniform. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:15:47 GMT c8425ee33c125fc6976297bc82c0bb3b 2009-11-05T13:15:47Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168036&44=69265087&32=3796&7=195492&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Feducation%2F20091105_Some_Phila_-area_school_board_challengers_elected.html In school board elections Tuesday in the Pennsylvania suburbs, some candidates critical of recent board stances on issues ranging from school renovations to superintendent salaries and district budgets won seats. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT ad6ec093de6c0d9a28965e3761ce9921 2009-11-05T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168036&44=69265092&32=3796&7=195492&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Feducation%2F20091105_Northeast_High_uniform_policy_protested.html A small group of parents and students protested outside Northeast High School yesterday on the first day of a new uniform policy. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT dc95e5b8b04e5cbca2eeed99ef4a11d7 2009-11-05T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168036&44=69052967&32=3796&7=195492&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Feducation%2F20091104_New_NE_High_uniform_policy_stirs_resistance_from_some_parents_who_cite_cost___influence_of_reality_TV_show.html A uniform policy that went into effect today at Northeast High School has irritated some parents who say they weren't notified of it until it was too late to do anything about it. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:31:26 GMT adc61ae9e951c93394d819118f7a3e6c 2009-11-04T12:31:26Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168036&44=69052152&32=3796&7=195492&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Feducation%2F20091104_Stroudsburg_school_district_ruins_swine_flu_vaccine.html STROUDSBURG, Pa. - The Stroudsburg Area School District in the Pocono Mountains must discard 6,000 doses of swine flu vaccine because they got too cold. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:15:36 GMT 3548dd970104c05b46b694d073fc1db8 2009-11-04T17:15:36Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168036&44=69052017&32=3796&7=195492&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Feducation%2F20091104_Schools_brace_for_strike_fallout.html The Philadelphia School District, which was closed yesterday for staff training, is bracing for "a dramatic effect on attendance" as the SEPTA strike enters its second day. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 6a808308e0937d17136c63900292e8f5 2009-11-04T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168036&44=69052237&32=3796&7=195492&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Feducation%2F20091104_Breaking_down_new_barriers.html The picture of a neighborhood school as the cozy and familiar home to generations of kids next door is often a mirage for immigrant parents such as Leonila Piñon. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 138495e6188ab35fd5f7610686930577 2009-11-04T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168036&44=69052222&32=3796&7=195492&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Feducation%2F20091104_Universities_say_table-games_lag_may_impact_tuition.html Pennsylvania State, Temple, and two other state-related universities said yesterday that the delay in approving table-games legislation in Harrisburg could affect tuition rates, starting in January. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 499d19bc70f50f970cc2f3f6d2aad22c 2009-11-04T08:01:00Z