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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.

Pennsylvania passed a bill this year to pilot cell phone bans in schools. Will this actually improve learning, attention and mental health?

Students will be able to apply to any district school outside of their neighborhood or catchment area for the 2025–2026 school year. The selection process opens Sept. 13.

Superintendent Kevin Kanauss wrote a letter Monday stating Deptford Township School District will continue to provide its free bus service as it has in the past.

Over the weekend, the Deptford Township School District also announced it would lower the number of bus stops used for pickups and dropoffs.

The School District of Philadelphia hosts 800 new teachers, counselors and staff this week at School of the Future for its annual new hire orientation.

A hospital psychologist alerted Brandywine with concerns about Arnold’s credentials. He had fooled education officials with fake advanced degrees.

Naveed Baqir and the private school he co-founded is under scrutiny concerning invoices submitted to the school district.

Top musicians are teaching jazz music to middle and high school students in Philadelphia through the All City Orchestra Summer Academy.

City workers spoke with U.S. Education Secretary Dr. Miguel Cardona about how they were guided to hundreds of thousands of dollars in loan forgiveness.