Education

The fire that destroyed her dad’s third-floor apartment is the scariest thing that’s ever happened to 8-year-old Dakota Johnson. It w ...

Delaware’s efforts to make sure students are ready for the jobs of tomorrow got a $3.2 million boost from Bloomberg Philanthropies.

Delaware's alternate diploma will give students a major boost when it comes to job prospects in grocery stores, clerical work and so much more, advocates say.

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with Kevin McCorry, host of the WHYY podcast 'Schooled.' The second season of began this week.

Colleges that have gone "test optional" enroll — and graduate — a higher proportion of low-income and first generation-students.

State System of Higher Education spokesman Kenn Marshall said they're committed to a redesign, but some of the drastic changes aren't feasible.

Aminata Sy's after-school African Community Learning Program helps African immigrants adapt by teaching them about their own cultures - and empowering them along the way.

Four of Philadelphia's nine new school board members appeared at their first public event Wednesday. Those hoping to learn more about their positions likely left disappointed.

Just 1 in 4 Americans believe teachers in this country are paid fairly. Nearly 2/3 approve of national teachers' unions, and 3/4 agree teachers have the right to strike.

Guests: Kevin McCorry, Jovan Weaver Across the country, public schools have struggled to meet the needs of childr ...

Twenty-eight states now depend more on tuition than state and local revenue to fund public universities.

Principal Jovan Weaver knows well the trauma that many of his students experience. We hear his struggle to overcome a tumultuous childhood.

The debate that led to Wister’s conversion to a charter school raised questions of politics, access and influence. And it pitted Philadelphia neighbors against one another.