Education

International flags flutter at Valencia Newcomer School, where more than 200 children from around the world are learning English skills and American classroom customs.

Spanglish isn't the only dialect that has popped up from contact between two languages.

The Pa. Human Relations Commission says "Redskins" is a slur for Native Americans, but will allow a Bucks County school district to use the nickname for its sports teams.

An analysis of records from the past 10 years shows there’s no real standard for how to report these incidents, which can leave students with nightmares.

The drinking water at a N. Philly elementary school recently tested extremely high for levels of toxic lead. It's probably not the only one.

Four years after it filed suit against the Neshaminy School District, a state commission has reached a decision regarding its use of a controversial Native American mascot.

Cheyney University will keep its accreditation, state leaders and university administrators announced in a letter to faculty, staff and students on Monday.

Drexel and University of the Arts each open virtual reality studios, for art and industry

“Don’t just buy a school to say, ‘Oh, yeah, I bought a school,'” said one Philly parent.

Cheyney University has run out of lifelines and delays over the status of its accreditation.

Princeton Theological Seminary wants to make up for its ties to slavery, but black students say the money it's offering is "a drop in the bucket."

The School District says it will work harder and faster to get rid of exposed asbestos. Also promises to do a better job informing parents about hazards.

A health expert said every school in the city that has plumbing joined by lead solder should stop allowing children to use drinking fountains immediately.

The law itself would only apply to parents in Harrisburg. But one of Pa.’s most powerful legislators calls it a “pilot” program for school vouchers.