
K-12
Philadelphia Board of Education voices concern over charter school performance
Board members reviewed 18 schools up for charter renewal, two weeks after approving the first new charter school since 2018.
3 weeks ago
These teenagers fled the war in Ukraine. Now they’re graduating high school in Philly
Three years ago, they came to Philly with hardly anything. Now the grads are planning their careers here.
4 weeks ago
The Public Education Funding Commission still has to determine how to weigh additional funding to schools for low-income students and English language learners.
4 weeks ago
U.S. House budget bill would slash Pennsylvania schools’ savings from planned solar projects
Upper Darby School District is planning six Solar for Schools projects. Without federal tax credits, the district says they wouldn’t happen.
1 month ago
Listen 0:56Students at Kuumba Academy use puppets to explore storytelling and self-expression in an effort to boost learning through arts integration.
1 month ago
Listen 5:42Camden students bring concerns about budget cuts to New Jersey Department of Education
At least two dozen students along with community members traveled to Trenton asking the board to reverse cuts to address the $91 million deficit.
1 month ago
Low pay, difficult working conditions and high attrition rates fuel the need for teachers in Pennsylvania, education experts say.
1 month ago
Here’s the latest on the ACLU’s lawsuit against Souderton Area School District
The ACLU of Pennsylvania filed a temporary restraining order on behalf of three individuals who were banned from school board meetings. A judge ruled it is no longer relevant.
1 month ago
Listen 1:40At a Bryn Mawr theater program, actors with disabilities tell their stories ‘without boundaries’
Parents of participants say afterschool program has helped their children connect to others like them and feel empowered in a creative atmosphere.
1 month ago
Hill-Freedman Records gives students a chance to be heard — and to collaborate with big names like John Legend, Jordan Mailata and HBO.
1 month ago
Listen 0:59New Jersey leaders launch search for new Camden schools superintendent
State education officials recruited a suburban Chicago firm to conduct a nationwide search to find a successor to Katrina McCombs.
1 month ago
Listen 0:50William Penn School District could eliminate arts, athletics programs
The school district in Delaware County said it is in need of Pennsylvania cyber charter reform and additional adequacy funding to balance the budget.
1 month ago
Listen 0:56Abram Lucabaugh appointed superintendent of Centennial School District
Community members have voiced concerns about Lucabaugh’s track record as superintendent of Central Bucks School District.
1 month ago
Listen 1:01Cheltenham school board moves to close Elkins Park School
Cheltenham School District is changing its grade structure to accommodate the loss of the aging Montgomery County school.
1 month ago
Listen 0:52Under Abram Lucabaugh's recent tenure at Central Bucks, the school district implemented a number of controversial policies, including banning Pride flags and some books.
1 month ago
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