Education

As part of his promise to boost science, tech engineering and math education, N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy devotes $2 million to computer science programs in high schools.

Pa. school districts say rising fixed costs are leading to property tax increases and cuts to programs.

The opportunity gaps in Pennsylvania between rich and poor, black and white, are among the highest in the nation.

Philly’s teachers’ union is behind a new app that allows teachers to quickly report school-building problems like mold, leaks, and rat droppings.

Pennsylvania schools that have pushed start times later say the logistical hurdles are worth it for students who are more awake and alert.

There’s new blood leading Pennsylvania’s House and Senate Education Committees. Both chairmen talked about the upcoming legislative session.

Delaware's new schools 'report card' is colorful and interactive. Users can find an array of information on academics, enrollment, school climate and faculty.

The Department of Education is asking the court to clarify that the recent decision striking down the PARCC graduation requirements will not apply retroactively.

Advocates say the study shows that federal law keeping Pell Grants from the incarcerated should be overturned.

Gov. Carney wants Delaware's school districts to craft initiatives that benefit children who do poorly on state's standardized tests compared with children of means.

The board approved the policy in September, making it the first district in Pennsylvania to sanction armed teachers. The teachers union quickly sued, followed by parents.

A pending String Theory charter school in West Philadelphia will be named after the African-American dance pioneer.

The head of the Philadelphia teachers union sees familiar themes in LA teachers strike. And Philly teachers recently won back the right to strike.

Following lawsuits, the Tamaqua School Board will vote Tuesday night on whether to suspend a policy that allows some school staff to carry guns anonymously.

Public education has a persistent and well-documented issue: the achievement gap between white students and students of color.