The People Who Took Us To The Moon
This year marks the 45th anniversary of the 1969 landing on the moon and the realization of President Kennedy's dream.
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This year marks the 45th anniversary of the 1969 landing on the moon and the realization of President Kennedy's dream.
The College Board, who administers the SAT, announced earlier this year they are giving the exam a major overhaul and cite eight specific changes.
The traditional approach to formal education ties students to classrooms. Competency-based education programs grant credentials based on what a student knows.
A company running several local charter schools is reversing the trend of removing nurses from schools.
Some of the spirituals still sung in churches today were actually coded messages
If at first you don't succeed...City Council is trying again for a ballot referendum that would ask city voters whether to the school district should be under local control.
Despite the turmoil surrounding the Philadelphia school district's budget crisis, one of its top high schools has reason again to celebrate.
Located near 41st Street and Lancaster Avenue, Journey2Home is the culmination of two years of workshops with youung people experiencing housing insecurity.
It took a couple weeks for the internal appeals process to play out, but the two men are serving a suspension.
The "Chocolate" exhibit runs through January 24th, 2015, at the Academy of Natural Sciences.
In 2012, Yousafzai was shot by a Taliban gunman in Pakistan for daring to pursue her education.
Members of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers spent part of the morning rallying outside of public schools across the city.
"The school district is in a budget crisis ... because the district has been subject to unprecedented state funding cuts. But not only unprecedented -- discriminatory," Michael Masch said.
Council president Darrell Clarke, who represents the area around Temple University, says neighbors face public drunkenness and related issues on a regular basis.
"This is not the preferred route, but it is where we are," Nutter said today.
Sayreville school officials made the announcement Monday night during a meeting with the players' parents.
Dom Giordano talked to William Hite, Superintendant of the Philadelphia School Reform Commission, about the decision to cancel their contract with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers.
Chickie's and Pete's is holding a month-long fundraiser in an effort to help students in the Philadelphia schools.
School Reform Commission chair Bill Green said the SRC is exercising its option to unilaterally modify its labor contract with the PFT.
The federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) is an incentive for these graduates to consider taking jobs in public service areas.
In the past, teachers gave lessons using chalkboards, filmstrips and overhead projectors — methods that had limited interactivity. Teachers now have multiple ways of presenting content. Students can now demonstrate their learning in ways other than pencil-and-paper tests.
Students living a healthy lifestyle and using social media could win a lot of money in cash and scholarships from the University of the Sciences.
New Jersey education officials are working to clear up some confusion regarding testing standards for high school students before they graduate.
A new ad campaign from Temple University's athletics department is gaining traction, but the billboards and signs for the campaign have some people scratching their heads.
Sixth through eighth graders at Waldron Mercy Academy converted the school's gymnasium into an assembly line to package 20,000 meals for the international relief agency "Stop Hunger Now."
South Jersey communities brace for high tide Monday afternoon as another round of coastal flooding is expected.
The government shutdown stretched into Day 13 on Monday with no sign of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
Health plans change every year, so experts say it's important to take stock during the renewal process and not to assume you'll have the same coverage.
The United Nations' health agency says the number of drug-resistant bacterial infections is surging, compromising life-saving treatments and rendering minor injuries and common infections potentially deadly.
Terry Smith was named Penn State's interim coach when James Franklin was fired on Sunday.
The significant coastal storm will continue to impact the Philadelphia region and Jersey Shore through Monday.
Here's what you need to know about the upcoming road closures and parking restrictions as Philadelphia continues its Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps celebrations.
South Jersey communities brace for high tide Monday afternoon as another round of coastal flooding is expected.
The government shutdown stretched into Day 13 on Monday with no sign of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
Health plans change every year, so experts say it's important to take stock during the renewal process and not to assume you'll have the same coverage.
The significant coastal storm continues to impact the Philadelphia region and Jersey Shore on Monday.
Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened inside an IHOP in Center City Saturday night.
Here's what you need to know about the road closures and parking restrictions as Philadelphia continues its Homecoming 250 Navy and Marine Corps celebrations.
Rainy and windy Sunday, especially closer to the coast. Coastal flooding is expected at high tides.
Police say a man drove through a U.S. Coast Guard security barrier in Philadelphia, hit an officer with a camera, and may have been under the influence of drugs.
South Jersey communities brace for high tide Monday afternoon as another round of coastal flooding is expected.
The significant coastal storm continues to impact the Philadelphia region and Jersey Shore on Monday.
A nor'easter is bringing strong winds, big waves and flooding to coastal communities in New Jersey.
Rainy and windy Sunday, especially closer to the coast. Coastal flooding is expected at high tides.
Some strolled the boardwalk Saturday night enjoying the calm before the storm, while others braced for potentially severe flooding and damage.
The significant coastal storm continues to impact the Philadelphia region and Jersey Shore on Monday.
Rainy and windy Sunday, especially closer to the coast. Coastal flooding is expected at high tides.
A shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, has left a 16-year-old boy dead and another injured Wednesday night, police said.
The family of 12-year-old Keyonna Calloway says Ronald McDonald House Delaware has made a huge difference in her recovery.
Pennsylvania AG Dave Sunday says customers with unused Iron Hill Brewery gift cards should dispute the purchases.
Families learn to overcome fear and find strength as they talk openly about loving someone who's struggling with addiction or recovery.
Students at Memphis Street Academy in Port Richmond can get all kinds of health care without leaving school or waiting for a doctor's appointment.
Symptoms of Lyme disease can range from fever, headaches, fatigue and occasionally serious heart complications.
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
The first Jordan Brand store in the United States is opening in Philadelphia on Friday morning.
It's the age-old question for Pennsylvanians: Sheetz or Wawa?
Philadelphia Phillies fans are supporting small businesses as Red October excitement heats up.
Nike Inc.'s first U.S.-based Jordan Brand World of Flight store in Philadelphia has an opening date: Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Some fans say they've experienced their tickets disappearing from their MLB Ballpark app, and ticketholders have been warned.
Here's what you need to know about the road closures and parking restrictions as Philadelphia continues its Homecoming 250 Navy and Marine Corps celebrations.
SEPTA GM Scott Sauer says the Philadelphia-based transit authority has a handle on how the fires started but hasn't uncovered what could connect them.
SEPTA says all Regional Rail service was temporarily suspended Thursday due to signal power issues.
SEPTA is facing a lawsuit that alleges its fare increases on public transportation in Philadelphia were illegal.
SEPTA says Regional Rail riders could face possible cancellations, delays and crowded trains after last week's federal emergency order.
Terry Smith was named Penn State's interim coach when James Franklin was fired on Sunday.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
After losing three straight games, Penn State announced that they have fired head coach James Franklin.
Allar, a senior, will now see his college career come to an end.
The 14th edition of the Army-Navy Cup game at Subaru Park featured men's and women's soccer teams, days before the Navy's 250th birthday.
The star of "The Bear" talks about how he approached playing legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen in a new film, and what he found in common with him.
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The Philadelphia area and Jersey Shore towns are feeling the impacts of a nor'easter moving through the region. Coastal communities are preparing for potential flooding again as high tide is set to arrive later Monday afternoon. The weather, however, is not stopping Philadelphia from celebrating the Navy & Marine Corps 250 Parade! Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
The greatest threat of this nor'easter is coastal flooding, as there's still another round of major flooding possible midday when high tide arrives. The wind threats are diminishing, and wind warnings and advisories have been canceled for most of the area. Bands of showers will continue to impact the area all day, but don't expect too much heavy rain. NEXT Weather meteorologist Kate Bilo has your latest forecast for this Monday morning.
The high cost of health care is a major concern for many as open enrollment gets underway this week. Health plans change every year, so experts say it's important to take stock during the renewal process and not to assume you'll have the same coverage.
The United States Navy was established by the Second Continental Congress, which met at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on this date 250 years ago. Our Wakisha Bailey went aboard the USS Cooperstown and spoke with some members of the U.S. Navy about what this anniversary means to them and how they've taken to Philadelphia so far.
Officials said the peak water level was just under 7 feet on Sunday when the nor'easter first began to heavily impact the Jersey Shore. On Day 2 of the storm system, forecasts are calling for a peak water level of 7.4 feet.