Public Education

Three Philadelphia schools have been added to the city’s Community Schools Program, a hallmark of Mayor Jim Kenney’s education plan. There are now 20 in Philadelphia.

The start and end of Philly’s school years have gotten hotter. But as another school year ends, more than half of district schools still lack air conditioning.

The money could provide a crucial boost for the district at a very difficult time for city schools.

Pennridge High School students organized a memorial to honor the victims, and to take a stance against gun violence.

A deeper look into Central Bucks School District’s new library book policy, which the American Library Association calls a first for Pennsylvania.

The Philadelphia School District said it hopes improv workshops will help students better prepare for college.

Philadelphia schools will require all students and staff to wear masks throughout the school day “until further notice.”

After receiving criticism from parents and district employees, Central Bucks School District has made all of its elementary classes on puberty virtual and optional.

Lenape Middle school students protest a teacher placed on sudden leave as the district also plans to enact a new book censorship policy.

Students and parents say there’s a lack of school crossing guards, police officers, and 911 dispatchers to take calls in times of need.

A flurry of moves by Central Bucks School District leaders has ignited another battle over civil rights for the LGTBQ community in Bucks County.

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

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

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, 34, is named to lead Central, Philadelphia’s oldest high school, which was all male from 1836 to 1983.