Education

New tapes shed light on an old story: the suspension of 32 Philly teachers during the 1950s. We explore what happened, and what it tells us about ourselves.

The start and end of Philly’s school years have gotten hotter. But as another school year ends, more than half of district schools still lack air conditioning.

The money could provide a crucial boost for the district at a very difficult time for city schools.

While a growing number of states are trying to address the mental health crisis among youths, many schools are woefully short of therapists and the budget to hire them.

Especially for students of color, their personal experiences with policing can leave them feeling unsafe and alienated from school when they see officers at school.

At least five college athletes took their own lives in the spring, sparking concerns that schools were not doing enough for some of their higher-profile students.

The new language is meant to help staff and students more clearly understand the type of situation they’re facing.

The selective performing arts high school is majority Black and Hispanic, but students allege a lack of representation among teachers makes microaggressions common.

The PASS program allows undergraduate students to shadow physicians, participate in student-led clinics, and create support networks with faculty.

All after-school and sports activities are canceled for Tuesday.

College enrollment is declining and tuitions are rising. More young people are questioning the value of college and the broken admissions process.

One of the longest-seated college presidents in the nation, Sister Carol Vale’s retirement from Chestnut Hill College has a bespoke brew: Vale Pale Ale.