Education

Districts where the majority of students are white are three times as likely as school districts with mostly students of color to be open for some in-person learning.

How can the Philadelphia School District go forward with “leveling” this year?

Although there are slightly more teachers of color in the profession since 2013, the rate of increase hasn’t kept up with changing student demographics.

Campus activists challenge President John Fry’s commitment to racial justice based on his approach to community policing and development.

Schools expect students to log on for hours of live Zoom lessons — creating a version of school that feels more familiar, but also asks more of students and their families.

City officials say the centers will be safe for students and workers because of strict guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing and mask wearing.

Responding to the school’s stance on Black Lives Matter, some students move their final showcase to outside galleries.

The new building will replace a 111-year-old elementary school shuttered in 2019 after teachers and parents rang alarm bells over hazards.

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has ridiculed the school district’s bargaining approach. But local pols want the focus to be on Washington.

Pennsylvania’s largest school district will be 100% virtual through at least mid-November. Families and teachers hope it goes better than the spring.

A teacher herself, Jill Biden pledged to listen to teachers around the country as she launched her back-to-school tour Tuesday morning.

With less structure and supervision, remote classes lean hard on already stressed parents to help students with ADHD stay focused and engaged.

New Foundations Charter School said it was just following standard policy. Some families say the school should have been more flexible.

Temple professors, students and area residents are questioning why the university thought in-person learning would be safe after a spike in COVID-19 cases.

Pa.’s eviction moratorium is expiring, and educators worry about students expected to learn from home while experiencing homelessness.