Education

With the general election less than six weeks away, city and state officials are encouraging young people to take an active role in the electoral process.

Holding signs reading “no child left behind a screen,” the protesters demanded schools allow for the immediate return of five days of in-person instruction.

The university’s return brought the possibility of economic revival at a time when local businesses need a lift. But locals worry students will spread the virus in town.

Many teachers are retiring, asking for leave or not wanting to go to schools in person amid COVID-19 fears.

The coalition plans to address educator diversity, racial disparities in achievement, and underrepresentation of Black and Latino students in advanced courses.

The standards, which haven’t been updated since 2002, would overhaul what students are supposed to learn in Pa. science classrooms.

Can virtual counseling be effective? Some parents say it appears to be working.

Plaintiffs in the lawsuit, led by the NAACP, argued that the money was meant to be distributed to public school districts based on how many low-income students they serve.

Districts where the majority of students are white are three times as likely as school districts with mostly students of color to be open for some in-person learning.

How can the Philadelphia School District go forward with “leveling” this year?

Although there are slightly more teachers of color in the profession since 2013, the rate of increase hasn’t kept up with changing student demographics.

Campus activists challenge President John Fry’s commitment to racial justice based on his approach to community policing and development.

Schools expect students to log on for hours of live Zoom lessons — creating a version of school that feels more familiar, but also asks more of students and their families.

City officials say the centers will be safe for students and workers because of strict guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing and mask wearing.

Responding to the school’s stance on Black Lives Matter, some students move their final showcase to outside galleries.