Education

Katharine Davis, 34, is named to lead Central, Philadelphia’s oldest high school, which was all male from 1836 to 1983.

Researchers acknowledged Monday that an analysis used by Pa. officials to argue that the state’s funding system doesn’t shortchange low-income students was flawed.

As Muslim students across the country began fasting for Ramadan, colleges have stepped up efforts to make them feel more included on campus.

Wright fought back tears at times as he talked about his decision to step down from coaching, saying he didn’t have the same competitive edge he once did.

The Victim Services Center of Montgomery County is visiting libraries and schools to teach children about consent, personal boundaries, and body safety.

When schools can't find a licensed special education teacher, they hire people who are willing to do the job, but lack the training.

The anonymous flyer circulating in West Chester falsely claims that the district’s middle and high school libraries contain over 80 books with sexually explicit content.

The expansion is designed to include students who have taken a break, and those who have graduated from a high school outside of Philadelphia, among others.

The rejected books make up a record 41% of the 132 books submitted for review, the Florida Department of Education said in a statement.

The board is now looking to fill two vacancies, as a new superintendent prepares to take the helm.

There’s a campus rally in support of Mackenzie Fierceton set for Wednesday morning.

U.N. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield discussed her job and her role in the Ukraine crisis as she visited students at Pemberton Township High School.

Studies suggest Black students perform better in school when they have at least one Black teacher.

Philadelphia’s new school leader impressed at his old job in North Carolina. But his superintendent resume is thin. How will it translate to Philly?

A City Council member has delayed a scheduled vote on a bill to require more asbestos inspections in Philly schools. He wants to add rules around lead paint.