Education

Cell phones are currently banned in Cherry Hill schools.

City officials say the Office of Educational Advocacy would focus on the whole child and give City Council a voice it lost more than 40 years ago.

Watlington was awarded by the District Administration Leadership Institute.

A proposed dual-language charter school in Georgetown aims to preserve cultural roots while fostering academic success.

The $27 million center will offer classes to students and the public in subjects such as engineering, robotics, coding, chemistry and 3D printing.

Laila Erica Drew’s journey reflects what arts advocates say: school arts programs nurture discipline and teamwork — essential skills for success on stage, and in life.

Federal prosecutors contended that UD’s lack of transparency in getting a research grant caused the space agency to violate federal law.

Federal investigators cited complaints about allegedly antisemitic social media posts by a school board member, an assistant superintendent and four teachers.

The University of Pennsylvania said the new filings in a 2022 class-action lawsuit were meant to embarrass the schools. Ten have agreed to settlements.

The nonprofit helps children’s learning experience by providing free meals, health services and tutors.

“I’ve poured my heart into this profession," said Leon Smith, a social studies teacher in Delaware County and the 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year.

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is breathing new life into an old PECO building.

The average age of Philly public school buildings is 73 years old. School leaders are working on plans to improve the aging infrastructure.

Delaware’s worst performing schools will start state-monitored improvement plans, as 18 schools exit support programs, showing progress amid complex challenges.

The Christina School Board placed Superintendent Dan Shelton on indefinite leave for reasons that remain unclear. Now he’s suing.