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Most Philadelphia Mastery high schools improved graduation rates in the last 5 years

WHYY - May 13, 2025

Five of six city charter high schools operated by Mastery Schools showed improvement in their four-year graduation rates in the last five years.

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Penn program offers artificial intelligence training to Philadelphia school district teachers

WHYY - April 11, 2025

As artificial intelligence makes its way into classrooms as a tool to assist educators, the University of Pennsylvania plans to offer AI training for School District of Philadelphia teachers and administrators.

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Studies show links between arts programs and positive academic outcomes, skills

WHYY - April 2, 2025

For years, researchers have documented the positive impact of arts programs when it comes to students’ self-esteem, wellbeing and interpersonal skills–and good citizenship. Now, it seems, they also impact overall academic success.

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