K-12

A week after Philly unveiled its back-to-school plan, it reversed course with a decision that reflects tough choices between the virus and thousands of students' education.

The board of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster on Tuesday hired Education Secretary Pedro Rivera to be its next president.

Advocates say Comcast isn’t doing enough to ensure students have needed internet access. But the company claims it has stepped up during the pandemic.

As districts plan for a school year in the middle of a pandemic, nurses are tasked with keeping students and staff healthy. Many want a stronger voice in decisions.

The Philadelphia School Board abandoned its original plan to start with some in-person learning. Some low-income parents say their views were ignored.

Public schools may be having second thoughts, but Philly’s private schools say they’re ready to open the doors this fall.

The city’s Board of Education approved a revised version of the district’s reopening plan, the highlight of which was a commitment to all-virtual learning through November 17.

Steve Pirritano shared his opinion in response to a Facebook post from a conservative author.

While Philadelphia School District students won't return to classrooms until at least November, some principals are already thinking about how to use outdoor learning spaces.

After a flood of parent and staff outrage, Philadelphia public schools now plan to open the year 100% online. The plan is still subject to board approval.

"It wasn't really until high school that I started seeing some of the ways in which racism was influencing my own experience."

Poor ventilation elevates risk of spreading COVID-19. District officials say they are working hard on the problem.

While there are fewer confirmed cases of the coronavirus among kids than adults, there’s still some risk for school-age children.

The public fight to redirect $31 million spent on policing Philly students continued Saturday. Protesters want the money used for nurses and social workers.

Tutoring services have exploded across the country in recent weeks, often fueled by anxious parents who have banded together into “pandemic pods.”