Education

The proposal would close all Pa. cyber schools by 2021 and redirect students to district-run virtual programs. Some say it would restrict parent choice.

The 14 Pennsylvania state universities hope to reduce the number of university faculty members by offering an incentive for professors eligible for retirement.

The PFT is suing the school district over its handling of mold, lead and asbestos problems inside several school buildings over the last few years.

Two days after district officials deemed it safe to reopen, in a whiplash-inducing development, a North Philadelphia school has been closed again due to fears over asbestos ex

Gwen Eagleson lived in the segregated South in the 1960s, which is when she listened to MLK speak and watched as her parents endured racial discrimination.

Students of color in Pa. are far less likely than their white peers to have access to small classes, certified teachers and advanced coursework, according to two studies.

“Education helps to lift an individual from the bondage of legends and half truths to the unfettered realm of objective analysis," Dr. King said.

The state used to cover a third of costs and now pays for a fourth of what districts spend on services for students with disabilities.

A major lawsuit against the state of New Jersey over racial and socioeconomic segregation in the public school system moves forward.

McClure was initially closed on Dec. 19, along with Carnell Elementary, following the discovery of damaged and thus potentially dangerous asbestos in both schools.

Singing songs, reading music notes, and playing an instrument are just some of the things that students at the George W. Nebinger School are doing in their music program.

Governor and Senate president about to kick off new year with a battle over school funding? What other testing issues are in the offing?

McClure Elementary to remain closed for another week.

Former Bank of America executive who has been Del State’s provost, Allen says he’s committed to continue diversifying the historically black university.

When children understand the parts of their bodies, and that they can set their own limits on touching, it can be a factor in recognizing sexual abuse.