Education

A divided Christina school board gave guarded blessings Tuesday night to a plan by the Carney administration to consolidate five of the lowest-performing schools in the state.

The International Labor Organization estimates 1.2 million children worldwide are forced into work or sexually exploited every year.

Fishadelphia links fish harvesters in New Jersey with consumers in South Philadelphia. It's the city's first "fish-share" program, and it's run by South Philly students.

Laurel Middle School, where in 2015 barely one in seven students were proficient in math in state standardized tests, has seen a dramatic improvement following investment.

The University of Delaware has announced plans to increase tuition for undergraduate students at its nursing, engineering and business schools.

There are more than 22,000 DACA participants in New Jersey, the ninth highest number of the so-called Dreamers in the country.

Finding ways to improve Delaware’s educational system and providing opportunities for every child were the focus of a TEDx event Friday in Wilmington.

Spelman instilled a sense of purpose and confidence in me and my sisters. Those years influenced my mission to give back through my career and my community engagement.

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf asked the General Assembly Tuesday for another $100 million in basic education spending and $20 million for special education.

A Newark-area charter school’s plans to close for the Eagles’ parade has generated mostly opposition from parents -- but the principal is holding firm.

More and more traditional public schools are getting into branding programs, says the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators.

Four other low-performing schools will get extra resources for "internal" turnaround.

As I reflect on my past within the Philadelphia school system, I remember that I crossed paths with many young people who faced challenges throughout their lives.

The proposed policy was drafted over several months by a team of educators, parents, and education advocates appointed by Carney.