Education

More than a thousand teachers are expected to receive free classroom supplies and snacks across the U.S. thanks to the tour.

Admitted first-year, full-time Temple students residing in Philadelphia with a family-adjusted gross income at or below $65,000 are eligible.

In his first “State of the Schools” address, Superintendent Tony Watlington said public schools are important because they help “build the middle class.”

Superintendent Watlington outlined the key issues he plans to tackle and previewed the obstacles they face as a district.

To help reverse the downward trend in higher learning, Shapiro wants to make college more financially accessible.

This year's state government spending of about $2 billion on higher education is about the same as it was 15 years ago.

The district says it’s important for parents to register students as soon as possible due to limited seats per school.

Pennsylvania lawmakers say a court mandate to overhaul public school funding has opened avenues for compromise on charter school reform.

A bill that reshapes the School Development Authority establishes a low-interest program for charter schools for their building needs.

CHOP and Mastery Schools are partnering to teach Philly high school students to serve in health care roles.

The U.S. Department of Education opened its probe into several schools and universities in November.

Jordan joined the union in 1987, and has served as president since 2008.

Fagin, longtime dean of the university's school of nursing, served as interim president of the University of Pennsylvania from July 1993 through June 1994.

During an interview with WHYY News on MLK's legacy in education, Superintendent Watlington discusses what challenges the district currently faces.

In a surprise move, the Biden administration announced it is fast-tracking a change that will erase the debts of many federal student loan borrowers after just 10 years.