K-12
Fans and scouts are flocking to Ursuline Academy’s games to see phenoms GG Banks and Taylor Brown. They starred as eighth graders, too.
4 weeks ago
Listen 4:05Delaware unlikely to make major changes to school funding formula this legislative session
The state’s policymakers cautioned against following Pennsylvania’s lead.
1 month ago
Listen 1:006 books to help young readers learn about Black history
Five authors, librarians and book shop owners suggest turning to literature to help teach kids about Black history, culture and themes for this Black History Month.
1 month ago
A memory box explodes: In Mt. Airy, ‘Eban Youth’ tracks 6 years of making art with Black kids
Sabriaya Shipley has been mentoring the same group of Black kids through art projects for six years. Allens Lane Art Center brings it altogether.
1 month ago
Listen 1:05Education Equity Forum in Germantown addresses funding disparities in Philly public schools
Need in Deed tackled funding challenges in Philadelphia public schools with a community-led discussion and call to action.
1 month ago
In his second budget address Tuesday, Shapiro announced a record $1.1 billion dollars in increased education funding.
1 month ago
Scientist ‘Grand Hank’ inspires Philly students to delve deeper into the world of STEM careers
On Tuesday at Allen M. Stearne School in Philly, eighth grade students were in awe as "Grand Hank" demonstrated different cool and innovative explanations of science.
1 month ago
Listen 1:30Shapiro proposes ‘historic’ $1 billion increase in education funding to address inequities
Most of the funding, $872 million, will go toward addressing the problem of some districts having “inadequate” and “inequitable” funding.
1 month ago
Raising taxes on the table as Pa. weighs how to pay for education court ruling
Gov. Josh Shapiro is set to give his budget address, kicking off a debate over how Pennsylvania should pay for additional investments in education required by a court ruling.
1 month ago
‘Abbott Elementary’ National Lunch Break Tour makes a stop in Philly to surprise local teachers
More than a thousand teachers are expected to receive free classroom supplies and snacks across the U.S. thanks to the tour.
2 months ago
Listen 1:20Longtime school board member killed in West Caln Township, Pa. plane crash
The small plane, a twin-engine Gulfstream American GA-7, crashed in an area between a home and some trees in the 500 block of Old Wilmington Road in West Caln Township.
2 months ago
5 key takeaways from Watlington’s first ‘State of the Schools’ address
In his first “State of the Schools” address, Superintendent Tony Watlington said public schools are important because they help “build the middle class.”
2 months ago
Superintendent Watlington outlined the key issues he plans to tackle and previewed the obstacles they face as a district.
2 months ago
N.J. group offering support to address rising suicide deaths among youth
A New Jersey group is educating students about mental health issues to combat rising youth suicide incidents.
2 months ago
A Pennsylvania law shields teacher misconduct complaints. A judge ruled that’s unconstitutional
A federal judge has ruled that a Pennsylvania law making it a crime to release information about teacher disciplinary complaints is unconstitutional.
2 months ago