K-12

Superintendent Tony Watlington announced six new sub-offices in the district’s central office and several new hires, including a new chief financial officer.

Authorities say the student is in custody and the firearm has been recovered.

Philadelphia school board members Reginald Streater and Mallory Fix-Lopez were elected Thursday night to serve one-year terms as president and vice president of the board.

Less than 30% of third graders in Philly public schools scored proficient or higher in reading last school year. A new program challenges students to read more at home.

The initial sampling of faucets, fountains, and spigots was completed this spring, but the troubling results weren’t released to the public until October.

Between 50 and 100 students walked out of Dobbins High School Monday afternoon to protest unsafe conditions at the school.

The school district’s decision comes amid concerns of the "tripledemic" of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza (flu), and COVID-19.

"One of those measures is that we may consider requiring masking for a time period after returning from extended breaks."

The impact of reducing the required number of credits on Pennridge’s social studies curriculum has not been made clear.

Bluford charter school is expected to reopen as a district-run school this fall, while its sister school, Daroff, will remain closed, officials said.

After bringing their vision to Cheltenham, FarmerJawn sees an opportunity for more organic food access and Black farmers at Westtown School.

State health officials say there’s clear research that school-based health centers can bridge health equity gaps. But there’s still few in Pennsylvania.

The 44-member commission is expected to meet four times per year to help advise the government on issues relevant to young people in the state.

The Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on calendars for the next two school years at its February meeting. Parents and community members have until Dec. 14 to weigh in.

A Commonwealth Court judge ruled that a lawsuit nine parents filed against five school districts, including Pennsbury, was moot.