Education

After the federal government said states have to give tests, Pa. said it will comply, but give districts the option to test students early next school year.

While the health implications of restarting classroom learning has been the subject of intense debate, the effectiveness of hybrid education has garnered less attention.

Observers blame aging buildings and a history of distrust.

Philly’s public and parochial school systems have run parallel paths for many decades. But only one has been open during the pandemic.

Black students who are exposed to Black teachers by third grade are 13% more likely to enroll in college, research shows. This is called the role-model effect.

Kindergarten attendance is down during the pandemic. Is that a good thing? A bad thing? Science and history offer some answers.

Gov. Tom Wolf’s idea relies on a hefty tax increase on high earners, which will be a nearly impossible sell to the legislature and many in the public.

We look at the Philadelphia School District's plan to reopen schools as disagreements between the district and teachers continue.

City councilmembers pressed School District of Philadelphia Superintendent William Hite on issues of public trust during a hearing Wednesday.

The decision comes amid a dispute with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, which opposes returning to buildings until all inoculated against COVID-19.

It appeared to conflict with Superintendent Hite’s statement this month that “disciplinary action will be taken” against teachers who don’t return to work in school buildings.

The $3 million gift will go toward the new Baker Center of Excellence for Employee Ownership and Business Transformation

Last month, hate speech in a student group chat caused public outcry in this Montgomery County school district. Now, the district is working to manage the damage.

The White House drew criticism this week when it said schools would be considered opened if they teach in-person at least one day a week.

The superintendent argued that students need more academic and social support, citing data showing that younger kids aren’t making expected progress.