Education

On Tuesday at Allen M. Stearne School in Philly, eighth grade students were in awe as "Grand Hank" demonstrated different cool and innovative explanations of science.

Most of the funding, $872 million, will go toward addressing the problem of some districts having “inadequate” and “inequitable” funding.

Children "can learn about another culture while having fun," says the CEO of Philly’s Please Touch Museum.

The long-time leader of the South Jersey institution has begun to seek community input to design his vision for the next decade.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Dept. of Education announced it will begin sending the FAFSA information to schools and state agencies in March.

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.