Stephen Williams

Career Connected Learning PHL plans to hire 8,000 young people and expand year-round, work-based activities for an additional 2,000, replacing the city’s WorkReady program.

Parker’s first budget proposal includes $24 million for the 2024-2025 school year.

Dr. Said Ibrahim, appointed dean of Sidney Kimmel Medical College in December, says a more diverse medical school is key to improving health disparities.

The city will partner with Temple University School of Law to help high school and college athletes navigate NIL deals by providing free legal and financial advice.

Meredith Foote, a veteran educator who taught school in Philadelphia and Newark, was named executive director of TGR Learning Lab in July.

The state agency that regulates alcohol beverage sales seeks to discourage dangerous and underage alcohol use as part of its mission.

Bethel said in addition to gun violence, the city faces many quality-of-life issues, like retail theft and illegal ATVs on city streets.

In his second budget address Tuesday, Shapiro announced a record $1.1 billion dollars in increased education funding.

The lawsuit alleges they conspired in a scheme to “price fix” financial aid and college admissions in violation of federal antitrust laws.

In his first “State of the Schools” address, Superintendent Tony Watlington said public schools are important because they help “build the middle class.”

To help reverse the downward trend in higher learning, Shapiro wants to make college more financially accessible.

CHOP and Mastery Schools are partnering to teach Philly high school students to serve in health care roles.