Education
News on school policies and education reform with stories from the classroom and beyond
Mt. Airy woman goes from musical theater at C.W. Henry School to ‘Suffs’ on Broadway
Laila Erica Drew’s journey reflects what arts advocates say: school arts programs nurture discipline and teamwork — essential skills for success on stage, and in life.
2 weeks ago
University of Delaware to pay $716K to settle claims it failed to disclose professor’s ties to China
Federal prosecutors contended that UD’s lack of transparency in getting a research grant caused the space agency to violate federal law.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:23U.S. civil rights probe faults Philadelphia School District over handling of antisemitism reports
Federal investigators cited complaints about allegedly antisemitic social media posts by a school board member, an assistant superintendent and four teachers.
4 weeks ago
The University of Pennsylvania said the new filings in a 2022 class-action lawsuit were meant to embarrass the schools. Ten have agreed to settlements.
4 weeks ago
Detroit-based Brilliant Cities to bring early childhood education and tutoring to Philly in 2025
The nonprofit helps children’s learning experience by providing free meals, health services and tutors.
4 weeks ago
Pennsylvania’s new teacher of the year aimed to be a representative for Black educators
“I’ve poured my heart into this profession," said Leon Smith, a social studies teacher in Delaware County and the 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year.
4 weeks ago
Philly charter school celebrates new space for vocational training: ‘It’s only up from here’
YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is breathing new life into an old PECO building.
1 month ago
Listen 1:07The average age of Philly public school buildings is 73 years old. School leaders are working on plans to improve the aging infrastructure.
1 month ago
Delaware grapples with educational challenges, 50 schools identified as low-performing
Delaware’s worst performing schools will start state-monitored improvement plans, as 18 schools exit support programs, showing progress amid complex challenges.
1 month ago
Listen 1:41The Christina School Board placed Superintendent Dan Shelton on indefinite leave for reasons that remain unclear. Now he’s suing.
1 month ago
Listen 0:52Montco Community College opens new, state-of-the-art hospitality institute
The 20,000-square-foot learning center features pasta and chocolate laboratories and a wood-burning pizza oven.
1 month ago
Philadelphia Youth Network uses survey to better match summer jobs, students and their goals
Summer jobs, internships help teens gain skills and confidence.
1 month ago