K-12
Push for Pa. graduation standard delayed once again
Supporters of the Keystone Exams are grappling with the prospect that mandated statewide graduation standards are not to be.
7 years ago
Mastery charter schools make football history in Philly
When the Mastery North Pumas and Simon Gratz Bulldogs clashed on the gridiron Saturday, they made a bit of Philly prep sports history.
7 years ago
Listen 2:26Lansdale high school musical breaks up the boys club
North Penn's production of "1776" is revolutionary in that young women take on many of the starring roles of Founding Fathers.
7 years ago
Listen 4:53Pa. voters pass property tax amendment
Pennsylvania voters agreed to a ballot measure that will amend the constitution to let municipalities stop charging property taxes.
7 years ago
Wolf lets bill become law that weakens teacher protections amid other school policy shifts
Gov. Tom Wolf has allowed a bill to become law that weakens teacher seniority protections and gives school districts more flexibility in their rationale for making layoffs.
7 years ago
Listen 2:00On schools, Kenney decided Philly can’t wait any longer
On one of his weekly school visits, made faithfully since taking office, Mayor Jim Kenney was standing in a classroom — he thinks it wa ...
7 years ago
Delaware state Sen. Dave Sokola talks Wilmington school reform
State Senator Dave Sokola, chairman of the Senate Education Committee, is here to discuss the issues facing Wilmington’s schools.
7 years ago
Philadelphia moves to retake control of city school system
Mayor Jim Kenney on Thursday took steps to take control of the city's struggling public school system after 16 years of state oversight.
7 years ago
Pa. voters could take step toward property tax elimination Tuesday
When Pennsylvanians go to the polls next Tuesday, they’ll have a rare opportunity to vote to change the state constitution.
7 years ago
Kenney to give major speech on future of Philly schools
On Thursday, Mayor Jim Kenney will address the future of Philadelphia’s public schools, the latest sign that the system’s governance structure could be in for a major shakeup.
7 years ago
With SRC on the brink, Philly charter schools in ‘wait-and-see’ mode
With the SRC seemingly on its way out, charter school advocates aren't sure what to make of a return to local control. Some welcome the shakeup, but others urge caution.
7 years ago
Police called after fight on Warner Elementary bus leads driver to stop on I-95
A fight between students on a Warner Elementary School bus prompted the driver to pull over on Interstate 95 in Wilmington near the start ...
7 years ago
Gov. Wolf to consider bill that would weaken teacher seniority, among other school policy shifts
The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would alter a wide range of state policies related to public education — including the weakening of seniority protections
7 years ago
What teachers need to know about connecting with students in urban schools
Christopher Emdin says it's time to do things differently in urban classrooms so students aren't left thinking "You don't get me."
7 years ago
Listen 5:13Pa. public school advocates meet in Delco, joyous to get their day in court
Public education advocates gathered Wednesday in Southeastern Pennsylvania to celebrate a recent state Su ...
7 years ago