Education

Chesterfield isn't what comes to mind when politicians talk about children harmed by the state's failure to provide adequate education funding.

Delaware State University has named its first permanent female president, picking interim leader Wilma Mishoe, whose father Luna headed the Dover school from 1960 to 1987.

Aalayah Eastmond narrowly survived the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Fighting for change ever since, she will visit Philly on Monday.

A vote is anticipated by the end of the legislative session on June 30.

Kevin Davis Jr. has never missed a day of school. But the aspiring chef still faces a daunting tuition bill. Reluctantly, he's asking the world for a financial boost.

The School District of Philadelphia has a new tool for evaluating its charter schools, one it hopes will help end a long and public tug o ...

The program increased enrollment and reduced student financial stress.

The First State is among 10 states that deny the taxpayer-funded scholarships to more than half of eligible students.

An annual census of Pennsylvania districts suggests they're faring worse financially than last year and are more likely to raise taxes.

Should private schools that benefit from Pennsylvania’s tax credit programs adhere to the rules of the public system? That d ...

Rosenstein, who is overseeing the Russia inquiry, returned to his hometown for a speech focusing mostly on the past and avoiding major political drama.

It may not be a panacea, but one Rutgers professor has a new approach for desegregating the nation's schools. And it starts with the college admissions process.

NPR talked to eight researchers to explore this controversy. All of them say they share the goal of helping poor kids achieve their highest potential in school.

The Carney administration reversed course Friday on a proposed school anti-discrimination policy, removing a provision that would have al ...

Videos from a conservative group appear to show two union reps bragging about their ability to keep teachers on the job after unseemly, or even illegal, conduct.