Education

The weapons screenings are taking place upon arrival for middle schoolers at six schools each day.

Schools in N.J. must excuse students who celebrate the Hindu holiday. But a Nevada-based Hindu priest wants the holiday added to every district calendar.

Students who are gender-nonconforming or trans could access health classes by attending the classroom corresponding to the student’s sex assigned at birth.

Borrowers who need help next year will have to take out a new loan at a new interest rate.

She has performed on stages all over the world, but the biggest impact of Dolly Parton’s career could be helping millions of kids develop a love for reading.

Although the class of 2022 spent several years learning remotely, they finally got a chance to experience one of college’s most memorable moments face-to-face.

Cheyney University is probably best known as the nation's oldest historically Black university. But soon, it could also become known for being a leader in biotech.

A recent RAND Corporation survey found that nearly 75% of school district leaders nationwide felt political polarization interfered with their ability to teach their students.

As part of an effort to address aging buildings, the Philadelphia district says a new interactive map will help communities learn more about local schools.

Katharine Davis has been named the 15th president of Central High School, becoming the first woman and the first African American to lead the 186-year-old institution.

She led the Scarlet Knights to the NCAA title game in 2007 when they lost to Tennessee.

Sara Goldrick-Rab is a leading voice on college affordability. The university is reviewing complaints about her leadership.

Nearly 300,000 fewer children were enrolled in preschool during the 2020-2021 school year compared to 2019-2020 — an 18% drop.

NCAA Board of Governors Chairman John DeGioia announced the move and said it was by mutual agreement.

President Lawrence Bacow announced the funding as Harvard released a new report detailing many ways the college benefited from slavery and perpetuated racial inequality.