
K-12
Christina Cultural Arts Center plans to expand services by building a second facility, doubling early childhood and affordable arts education programs.
2 months ago
Pa.’s latest bid to regulate cyber charter schools would lower tuition payments, boost transparency
Democrats and Republicans agree that Pa.’s rules for cyber charter schools are outdated, but they differ on what changes to make.
2 months ago
Dark money group puts pressure on Pa. lawmakers after Shapiro vows voucher veto
The group running the attack ads, Commonwealth Action, is not required to disclose its donors.
2 months ago
The presence of school resource officers, sometimes called school police, comes with tradeoffs for Black students according to a new report.
2 months ago
Mapping last year’s partial survey lets you see where each school stands compared to the rest.
2 months ago
Students in shortchanged Pennsylvania school districts plug away while lawmakers dither over funding
By pursuing funding equity in court, financially challenged Pennsylvania districts are following a well-traveled school reform path.
2 months ago
Now hiring: Hundreds of job seekers flood School District of Philadelphia job fair
The district is hoping to fill 1,000 vacancies before the start of the new school year.
2 months ago
Philly school gets new name: Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy
When students at the Chester A. Arthur School researched the namesake of their institution, they began the process of changing the name to reflect "who we are as a school".
2 months ago
Pennsylvania budget still in turmoil over school vouchers and equity funding case
The state government is approaching a second week without full spending authority.
2 months ago
New Jersey charter schools seek equal treatment to fund their buildings
Charter schools are public schools in the Garden State, except when it comes to funding buildings.
2 months ago
Listen 5:36Kathy Carpenter was a prolific athlete in high school and college. Now she’s fighting for better treatment of transgender youth in sports.
2 months ago
Cyber charter schools in Pennsylvania face rule changes under a Democrat-backed House bill
The bill passed 122 to 81 on Friday, with all Democrats voting for it, joined by 20 Republicans.
3 months ago
School District of Philadelphia names new deputy superintendent of academic services
Dawson currently serves as the chief academic and accountability officer for city schools in Birmingham, Ala.
3 months ago
Wisconsin governor’s 400-year veto angers opponents in state with long history of creative cuts
Wisconsin governors have the most powerful partial veto power in the country because, unlike in other states, they can strike nearly any part of a budget bill.
3 months ago
Philadelphia High School for Girls announces leadership change following graduation controversy
There is a change in leadership at The Philadelphia High School for Girls following controversy at last month's graduation ceremony.
3 months ago