K-12

Kids in Philadelphia go back to school next week. We talk with Superintendent Tony Watlington. Plus, the I-95 cap park project and the best events happening all weekend long.

To start the 5-year, NIH-funded study, researchers will collect feedback directly from students, something they say doesn’t usually happen.

The Pa. Senate has moved key code bills that would enable some budget spending, but Democrats say they don’t go far enough.

The city of Philadelphia says there will be more police officers around school campuses this fall in an effort to prevent gun violence.

Masking will be optional for students and staff except when determined necessary to fight an outbreak.

Amid sweltering heat waves, classes have resumed in many districts around the country that have outdated heating and cooling systems — or no air conditioning at all.

A N.J. resident drafted a resolution urging the state to incorporate instruction on Sikhism into grade-school curriculum. Community members say it could help prevent bullying.

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency’s School Safety and Wellness Suite offers anonymous reporting, crisis messaging, and mental health education.

Feeding Philly is going into its second year of helping North Philly teens and families fight food insecurity.

The state will bear any costs incurred by schools under the legislation.

The program aims to help combat a bus driver shortage.

“We’re setting a new tone for our family to come in the future.” Bodine High School students examine what it’s like being first-generation college students.

Through the Return to Learn initiative, the district will enhance support for students facing challenges and high-risk situations.

New Jersey set aside $4.5 million in grants in 2023 to support and train educators and ensure students in underserved districts also have access to climate change education.

Federal standards for food quality labels are lacking, causing tons of confusion for consumers and leading to billions of dollars in food waste across the country every year.