Stephen Williams

The average age of Philly public school buildings is 73 years old. School leaders are working on plans to improve the aging infrastructure.

Summer jobs, internships help teens gain skills and confidence.

Philly school leaders hope even participating in the space essay contest will encourage students to get more interested in science.

The first woman president at Jefferson University is poised to lead the Philadelphia institution into the future.

While school-related threats of violence are on the rise this academic year, experts caution that it is too early to determine if this upward trend will continue.

As part of his reforms, Shapiro increased funding and created a new state board of education to promote coordination among colleges and universities.

From classrooms to communities: Rodney McLeod's mentorship program inspires growth and success in Philadelphia’s youth.

About 31% of Philadelphia students in grades 3-8 scored at or above the reading benchmark on the Star Assessment in winter 2023–24.

About 21,000 freshman students move to the state for college each year, according to data from the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania.

Dysolve AI, an artificial intelligence–powered software program, can help children with dyslexia improve their reading skills.

The summer reading campaign was celebrated with an Aug. 29 event at Franklin Square that featured a book giveaway, a sing-along and double Dutch jump rope.

U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle and other local officials highlighted longstanding issues like lack of air conditioning and poor ventilation.