Stephen Williams

The teachers union and school district have made progress on some issues, but the union head said teachers are prepared to walk if a deal isn’t reached.

The state’s independent, private colleges contributed more than $29 billion to local communities in 2024, according to a report they commissioned.

The city teachers union said it is prepared to strike as the two sides continue to negotiate a new contract.

The belt-tightening follows drops in the number of college-age students, federal fund cuts and higher costs. Ten universities have closed or merged since 2016.

The four-week program provides interactive learning about the frontiers of biomedical research.

Penn’s lawsuit against drugmakers joins hundreds of similar accusations. The defendants insist the charges are without merit.

Worker shortage leads to strain on care access, industry experts say.

Founded in the 1960s, the club is upgrading its facilities and reimagining its education program.

Parents are split on whether city schools are improving, but that’s better than 2022, when their take was decidedly negative.

Many schools were underfunded for years, the Commonwealth Court ruled in 2023. The response has been promising, say those who have measured impacts.

The group’s advocacy comes at a time when the federal government is threatening cuts in public education.

The Academy at Penn program aims to provide career and college support for students from two Philadelphia high schools over the next four years.