Stephen Williams

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.

The organization A Better Chance Lower Merion has helped young students of color with mentors and access to strong schools.

Low pay, difficult working conditions and high attrition rates fuel the need for teachers in Pennsylvania, education experts say.

Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter of The Roots spoke at the Community College of Philadelphia about overcoming and growing from childhood trauma.

Hill-Freedman Records gives students a chance to be heard — and to collaborate with big names like John Legend, Jordan Mailata and HBO.

At Andrew Hamilton School, Brunson was awarded a key to the city, and a new mural was dedicated.

According to Christy Brady, city controller, the discrepancies in the district’s Automated Clearing House system were found during an annual audit of the 2024 fiscal year.

More than 20% of Pennsylvania students require special education services.

Five of six city charter high schools operated by Mastery Schools showed improvement in their four-year graduation rates in the last five years.

In 2024, the U.S. Head Start budget was $12.2 billion. “We recognize that we have no certainty,” said the executive director of the Pennsylvania Head Start Association.

Founded in 1984, Mural Arts Philadelphia has created more than 4,000 murals. The nonprofit organization also helps kids hone their artistic and social skills after school.