Education

States around the country were expecting to receive already-approved federal education funding by July 1. The Department of Education announced a review at the 11th hour.

Under the agreement, the university agreed to restore all individual Division I swimming records and titles to female athletes who lost to Thomas.

Parents are split on whether city schools are improving, but that’s better than 2022, when their take was decidedly negative.

A non-profit group is offering Trenton, New Jersey, high school girls advanced classes in math, English and leadership.

Many schools were underfunded for years, the Commonwealth Court ruled in 2023. The response has been promising, say those who have measured impacts.

Under a deferred prosecution agreement, the federal government may drop the criminal charges if the district complies with federal law.

KIPP North Philadelphia and People for People charter schools face an uncertain future after board members balked at their low test scores and suspension rates.

The group’s advocacy comes at a time when the federal government is threatening cuts in public education.

Students at New Jersey’s Creative Arts High School exemplify how music can empower, academically and personally.

More students are choosing career training over college. New funding will help certify industry pros to teach in Philly schools.

The course will explore the rapper’s life, lyrics and impact through an Afrocentric lens, connecting hip-hop to broader themes of race, culture and urban America.

Students studying dance at a Burlington County high school have improved focus and discipline, resulting in higher grades than their peers, school officials said.