Education

The School District of Philadelphia will spend 40% of its reserves in order to avoid budget cuts for one more year. After that, there are no guarantees.

Philadelphia's University of the Arts closed nearly nine months ago. Billy Penn spoke to four students about the challenges they’ve faced since then.

Southern Delaware faces a growing doctor shortage. Leaders are considering whether a new medical school could help address the gap.

After reaching a tentative agreement on a new contract with the faculty and staff union, the college said today’s classes, work and activities will continue as scheduled.

Union members had recently voted to authorize a strike Wednesday morning if an agreement had not been reached.

The termination follows threats last week from the Trump administration. The White House has not told Penn how it can get the money back.

The Camden native, who led the state-run school district for the last seven years, will transition to a state role.

Ricardo Vila is the latest Delaware educator charged with sex or child porn crimes. Police say he sent explicit photos to an eighth-grade girl.

Advocates, educators and council members are gearing up for budget season. Here’s what they’re saying about Mayor Parker’s proposed education spending.

The outdoor classroom and neighboring pollinator and vegetable garden in West Center City are among more than two dozen similar projects led by the Delaware Nature Society.

Trump's executive order aimed at dismantling the Education Department follows drastic staffing cuts. Advocates say the changes could put critical school funding at risk.

Students say they were surprised by the “unprecedented” penalties dealt out by the college following protests in 2023 and 2024.

Mental health crises, poverty and lack of resources all play a part in students’ struggles.

In addition to layoffs, failed referendums in Indian River and Smyrna districts will lead to larger class sizes and reduced programs.

“This is immediate proactive action to review discretionary funding streams” to the University of Pennsylvania, a senior White House official told WHYY News.