Avi Wolfman-Arent

Closures displaced thousands of students, but a new study suggests the kids who fared worst academically were at schools where most displaced students went.

While Trump proposes a $1 billion bump in federal spending on child care, Senate Democrats are stumping for a cap how much some families pay out of pocket.

Legislators questioned the practical implications of the proposal, warning that it could cost more than the administration predicts.

Bryce Harper’s record-setting $330 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies took lots of people by surprise. But a now deceased former professor appears to have called it.

The decision could signal a new attitude toward the growing charter school sector in Philly. The board said the applications before it didn’t meet its high standards

Lurline Jones is a legendary coach and local civil rights trailblazer. But why is the 75-year-old still coaching in the last place you’d expect?

An early shaper of public radio’s sound and mission, Bill Siemering created shows that remain popular decades after their launch. Now he helps spread radio across the globe.

A tax-break program that routes millions to Pennsylvania private schools could grow much larger if a new bill becomes law.

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz appeared in Philadelphia Wednesday night. He did not commit to an independent presidential run, but is still considering it.

A proposal backed by a powerful Republican would steer families to district-run cyber programs and away from cyber charter schools.

Is it a case of suburban anxiety run amok? Or a window into how enlightened parents can undermine the reputation of a reputedly great school district?

Wolf wants to boost the minimum teacher salary from $18,500 to $45,000, a move that mostly affects Pennsylvania's rural school districts.