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By restricting where products can be sold, the law aims to prevent minors from getting addicted, but leaves room for adults who vape to quit smoking.

Kids will need parents’ permission to earn the excused absence.

About 1,500 Philly students attend Chester campuses run by the charter organization seeking to take the district over.

The district argues the Pa. Human Relations Commission doesn’t have the authority to dictate how it educates its students or spends its money.

The stars of “Royal Geek” are setting an example for their classmates.

In what would be a first in Pennsylvania, Chester Community Charter School is pushing to take over all traditional K-8 education in its home district in Delaware County.

Five years ago, Philadelphia police found a girl nearly naked in a snowy, abandoned lot. That dark day led to a brighter future for special needs kids.

International flags flutter at Valencia Newcomer School, where more than 200 children from around the world are learning English skills and American classroom customs.

School nurses now have to add shooter drills and concussion protocols to the day-to-day responsibilities that come with tending to the health needs of students.

The Pa. Human Relations Commission says "Redskins" is a slur for Native Americans, but will allow a Bucks County school district to use the nickname for its sports teams.

The drinking water at a N. Philly elementary school recently tested extremely high for levels of toxic lead. It's probably not the only one.

This week: Delaware Sen. Chris Coons faces a primary challenge in 2020, increasing diversity among Pa. teachers, and discovering the "ethical algorithm."

The School District says it will work harder and faster to get rid of exposed asbestos. Also promises to do a better job informing parents about hazards.

Wisconsin librarian Dawn Wacek says waiving late fees helped bring people back to her library. Philadelphia’s libraries are considering doing the same.

A health expert said every school in the city that has plumbing joined by lead solder should stop allowing children to use drinking fountains immediately.