Public Education

Starting Monday, the Philadelphia Police Department is boosting its presence outside 25 school zones in response to growing incidents of gun violence.

In the wake of widespread virtual classes, candidates for school board are in the last days of the most intense, divisive races they’ve ever seen.

The listening session at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church was the final opportunity for the public to weigh in on Superintendent William Hite’s replacement.

Educators, politicians, racial justice organizers, and clergy gathered Wednesday evening to call for a coordinated, citywide strategy to stop the violence.

A bill that would require schools to put curriculum online is moving in the Pa. legislature. Democrats fear it will lead to censorship of how race is taught.

The decision comes after the National School Boards Association sent a letter to President Biden asking for federal assistance responding to threats against school officials.

Opponents say plans to clear a woodland area in Villanova for playing fields would decimate the green space, and bring traffic and pollution.

Rep. Dwight Evans (PA-03) has a plan that would allow districts to qualify for tax credits when revamping buildings over 50 years old, with half of Philly schools eligible.

City Council will hold hearings on the search and hiring process for the School District of Philadelphia’s next superintendent.

Twice in the past year at Martin Luther King High School in Philadelphia, students haven’t returned.

The changes are part of the School District of Philadelphia’s effort to make the admissions process more equitable and to increase student diversity.

The number of licensed school bus drivers in the state has dropped 4% since 2017.

At a virtual meeting Tuesday night, parents discussed the rocky start of the 2021-2022 school year.

The bill would hand the ultimate decision on masking at school to parents and guardians.

The legislation gives school districts the authority to decide whether student athletes must wear masks while playing sports.