Avi Wolfman-Arent

Two Philadelphia public schools will move into a new building owned — and mostly financed by — Drexel University. Some worry it could spur gentrification.

Many schools that benefit are located in the state’s wealthiest suburbs, where students have access to some of Pennsylvania’s highest-rated public schools.

Belmont Charter wants to buy a building it already rents from the School District of Philadelphia. It would be an unprecedented move, if approved.

Less than a week after a judge cleared the way for VisionQuest to open a center for immigrant youth in North Philly, the plans are back on hold.

An estimated 150,000 Pa. families need child care outside the typical work day. But a new study says few providers can afford to offer that service.

The study says the overall quality of Pa. charter schools is brought down by poor performing cybers. But some brick and mortar charters in cities are a bright spot.

Last week’s news that the Philadelphia School District could move catchment boundary lines piqued the interest of parents and those that sell them homes.

A one-time cash subsidy would remediate the worst conditions in Pa. public schools — with most of the money going to Philadelphia.

The announcement could unnerve homeowners in gentrifying neighborhoods or neighborhoods with low-enrollment schools.

Speaker Pelosi was in Delaware County to promote plans to make college more affordable. Asked about her war of words with President Trump she said, “I’m not even going there."

Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey has reintroduced the Thin Blue Line Act. Some say it will bring justice for slain cops. Others think it’s an empty political gesture.

Some of Kenney’s boldest moves have come on education issues. But he’s also taken a restrained approach to the city's school system.