Education

The teachers union and school district have made progress on some issues, but the union head said teachers are prepared to walk if a deal isn’t reached.

The state’s independent, private colleges contributed more than $29 billion to local communities in 2024, according to a report they commissioned.

The demolition ceremony marked the beginning of a soon-to-be-built new building, which will open in 2029.

The city teachers union said it is prepared to strike as the two sides continue to negotiate a new contract.

District officials in both cities say it is more difficult to offer rigorous and expanded courses in under-enrolled schools.

Residents, businesses and organizations can donate new school supplies through August 22.

The belt-tightening follows drops in the number of college-age students, federal fund cuts and higher costs. Ten universities have closed or merged since 2016.

Philly has a need for more certified teachers. Experts say a solution is multifaceted.

The four-week program provides interactive learning about the frontiers of biomedical research.

Like no other president, Donald Trump has used the government's control over federal research funding to push for changes in higher education, including at Penn and Princeton.

The organization’s Play Captain program allows teens to become leaders through workforce development training and activity leading on Playstreets.

The free initiative gives students the ability to earn up to 38 college credits toward an education degree during their junior and senior years of high school.

Federal pandemic relief money supercharged summer learning. When that funding expired, Philadelphia found a way to keep its program going.

After major concessions from schools like Virginia, Columbia, and Penn, it seems the Trump administration's efforts to reshape higher ed are making inroads.

President Donald Trump’s administration had withheld over $6 billion in funding on July 1 as part of a review to ensure spending aligned with the White House’s priorities.