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A proposal backed by a powerful Republican would steer families to district-run cyber programs and away from cyber charter schools.

For decades, people in the U.S. have worried about falling behind the rest of the world at math. Some teachers think they have answers.

This is important for Philadelphia, where marginal applications are sometimes approved for fear of costly and ultimately successful appeals to the state board.

In a searchable database, you can see how much your school district would receive.

Area schools install devices that resemble smoke detectors to combat the use of e-cigarettes, or vapes, in bathrooms and other places without cameras.

A court’s recent strike-down of PARCC graduation requirements has led to widespread confusion. Lawmakers try to keep the requirements in place for current juniors and seniors.

One of the first all-girl Scouts BSA troops delights in the outdoor activities troop members say aren’t often available in Girl Scouts.

Is it a case of suburban anxiety run amok? Or a window into how enlightened parents can undermine the reputation of a reputedly great school district?

Research shows kids benefit from playgrounds, but 2/3 of Philadelphia public elementary schools don’t have playgrounds. To build them, schools are relying on private funders.

In Tredyffrin/Easttown, some children are struggling to read. Their parents blame dyslexia and schools they say aren't teaching them, but the reality is more complicated.

Wolf wants to boost the minimum teacher salary from $18,500 to $45,000, a move that mostly affects Pennsylvania's rural school districts.

Tamaqua became the first school district in Pa. to sanction armed teachers. Now, a legal battle is underway over whether the district can make such a policy.

The School District of Philadelphia releases its annual report card. The numbers say traditional and charter schools are on the upswing.

Pa. school districts say rising fixed costs are leading to property tax increases and cuts to programs.

The opportunity gaps in Pennsylvania between rich and poor, black and white, are among the highest in the nation.