Education

Philadelphians of all ages joined in the museum’s costume contest on Sunday, celebrating Black Americans’ historic contributions to the U.S.

A “Firstival” event at Drexel University on Saturday honors the pioneering school, doctors, and successor institutions.

The Library of Accessible Media is committed to providing resources like large print books and braille stacks to those who need it. But the accessibility extends beyond this.

Through the nonpartisan nonprofit, students are working on projects to improve civic education and to motivate young people to vote.

Isaac Geremew, 13, from William Davies Middle School, will compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in May.

Rodel secures a $1.5M national grant to expand career pathways, grow dual enrollment and strengthen college and career advising statewide.

A school district leader told Lankenau students and staff that no final decisions have been made about closures during a press conference Wednesday.

The state is devoting $8 million to expand early childhood education.

Los líderes universitarios dicen que eliminar la investigación antirracista durante meses fue un error. Estudiantes e investigadores afirman que esto erosionó la libertad.

Philly has a cozy community of translators who translate from many different languages, opening up texts from other countries and cultures for English speakers.

Community support led to Russell Conwell Middle School and Motivation High School being removed from the proposed closures.

The literature included a scope’s crosshairs placed over a photo collage of the board of managers. A spokesperson said expulsions are rare.

The two-day gathering emphasized sustaining Black history education throughout the school year and beyond the classroom.

University leaders say removing the anti-racism research for months was a mistake. Students and researchers say it eroded academic freedom and institutional trust.

City Council members raised concerns that the proposed closures will disproportionately affect Black students.