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Philadelphia Spanish speakers break traditional rules of formal and informal speech with signs around town
The Spanish signs of Philadelphia contradict the grammatical lessons that most of us have been taught. Credit: Daniel Guarin Buitrago, CC BY-ND I have found fascinating about how Philadelphia Spanish speakers deal with each other and communicate through public indications. This finding is part of my research on Philadelphia language patterns, challenging what many students have learned in Spanish classes.…
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The Eagles and Chiefs are already making economic winners for Philadelphia and Kansas City
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Congratulations if you live in the Philadelphia or the Kansas City Metro area. The fact that your city has reached the Super Bowl will translate into an extra of about $200 in your pocket. that’s right. Both cities have won economic victories, whether the Philadelphia Eagles or Kansas City Chiefs won the big game on February…
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Philadelphia students have a new literacy curriculum. Literacy experts explain what’s changing
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Public school students in kindergarten through eighth grade in Philadelphia are being taught a new literacy curriculum starting in the 2024-2025 school year. It’s called expeditionary learning, and it adheres to what literacy experts call the “science of reading.” This is a research-based skill you need to become a strong reader. Mary Jean Tecce DeCarlo is…
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