Public Education

The Philadelphia School Board abandoned its original plan to start with some in-person learning. Some low-income parents say their views were ignored.

As odd a time as it is to graduate school, it’s just as odd a time to retire from a career working in schools. Meet five people navigating those emotions.

The head of an influential Pennsylvania charter school advocacy group was ousted after criticizing the ongoing civil rights protests on social media.

Pennsylvania gave the clearest sign yet that schools will reopen in some form soon. Officials hinted at what safety measures schools may use.

Most of the Pa. budget will be settled in November, but schools got a welcome dose of stability. There will be no major cuts this year.

Some may question the value of closing schools, but there’s plenty to be cautious about. According to one expert: “Lack of evidence doesn’t mean that there isn’t a risk.”

Advocates worry that school districts will begin offering limited support to special education students. They’re especially worried about families waiving their rights.

After closing down “indefinitely,” Pennsylvania has made it official: K-12 schools are closed for the rest of the academic year. Here’s what’s next.

When schools shuttered suddenly, teachers faced a question: What do I do now? Many of them got creative to stay in-sync with students.

Philly says it’s moving toward online education as fast as it can — buying thousands of devices for students who need them.

Some schools are running into a major legal hurdle in their attempts to offer online instruction during the current closures.

There are clear indications that Pa. might cancel standardized tests this year for students. What kind of impact could that have?

Trump and his allies are pushing hard for programs that divert tax dollars to private schools. And they’re centering the argument in Pennsylvania.

The governor says he’s planning to include the pitch in next week’s budget address, along with several other lead and asbestos-remediation plans.

Officials have known for decades about building woes at a Philly H.S. But despite protests and promises, not much has changed.