Education

More than a dozen students offered recommendations to make their colleges more equitable. Many said they’ve suggested these in the past but have seen little action.

Students and faculty at Parkway Northwest High School discuss the School District of Philadelphia’s back-to-school plan.

“I believe a student should be proud to say, ‘My school is named after an individual who fought for my rights,’” said Sheridan Assistant Principal Julio Nuñez.

A week after Philly unveiled its back-to-school plan, it reversed course with a decision that reflects tough choices between the virus and thousands of students' education.

The board of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster on Tuesday hired Education Secretary Pedro Rivera to be its next president.

Advocates say Comcast isn’t doing enough to ensure students have needed internet access. But the company claims it has stepped up during the pandemic.

Coronavirus testing, online instruction and the ability to turn on a dime are central to reopening plans.

As districts plan for a school year in the middle of a pandemic, nurses are tasked with keeping students and staff healthy. Many want a stronger voice in decisions.

The Philadelphia School Board abandoned its original plan to start with some in-person learning. Some low-income parents say their views were ignored.

Public schools may be having second thoughts, but Philly’s private schools say they’re ready to open the doors this fall.

The city’s Board of Education approved a revised version of the district’s reopening plan, the highlight of which was a commitment to all-virtual learning through November 17.

Members of Temple University’s faculty and staff are demanding that classes be held remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic.