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U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle and other local officials highlighted longstanding issues like lack of air conditioning and poor ventilation.

Parker, Watlington and other school officials were on hand at Franklin S. Edmonds School in Mount Airy on Monday to celebrate the beginning of the school year.

The School District of Philadelphia announced 63 schools without adequate cooling will close early on Tuesday and Wednesday due to extreme heat.

The new school in the city's East Side neighborhood, which replaces Bancroft School, is named in honor of Maurice Pritchett, who was principal at Bancroft from 1975 to 2005.

The cash-strapped district expects to be eligible to apply for Solar for Schools grants and is currently working to identify good sites for solar.

The nonprofit held the backpack and school supplies giveaway in downtown Philadelphia Saturday morning.

As the president of the nation’s largest union, Becky Pringle plays a major role in Democratic politics, but a recent incident in Philly proved an embarrassment for the NEA.

Studies show that schools with certified librarians have higher achievement and graduation rates, especially for students of color and those in underserved communities.

Jurors found the Allentown School District retaliated against Jason Moorehead when it suspended him after the deadly insurrection in the nation's capital.

Schools and day cares in the U.S. are receiving annual funding to test and treat lead in drinking water.

Pediatric psychologists say it’s important to normalize feelings of anxiety and worry that kids and teens may feel about returning to school.

Philly Superintendent Tony Watlington discussed the latest on year-round schools, early dismissals, A/C, teacher and staff updates, school safety plans and curriculum changes.

“We think it is important to invest in back-to-school,” said PHA president and CEO Kelvin Jeremiah.

The Christina School District board continued to fight despite calls from the state’s Education Department and the public to put students first.

A high-profile donation landed A/C units in several more schools. But 63 still lack sufficient air conditioning, district officials say.