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They say schools need an influx to remediate asbestos and lead, make electric and plumbing repairs and do other needed maintenance work.

Black students who are exposed to Black teachers by third grade are 13% more likely to enroll in college, research shows. This is called the role-model effect.

Kindergarten attendance is down during the pandemic. Is that a good thing? A bad thing? Science and history offer some answers.

Gov. Tom Wolf’s idea relies on a hefty tax increase on high earners, which will be a nearly impossible sell to the legislature and many in the public.

We look at the Philadelphia School District's plan to reopen schools as disagreements between the district and teachers continue.

City councilmembers pressed School District of Philadelphia Superintendent William Hite on issues of public trust during a hearing Wednesday.

After the Lower Moreland board approved the creation of a diversity council and planned for increased training, community members called the actions the “bare minimum.”

The president spoke to CNN and a small group of socially distanced Americans about his coronavirus response.

The decision comes amid a dispute with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, which opposes returning to buildings until all inoculated against COVID-19.

It appeared to conflict with Superintendent Hite’s statement this month that “disciplinary action will be taken” against teachers who don’t return to work in school buildings.

New CDC guidance warns schools about resuming athletic activities, especially indoors, but some districts are still sending their kids to play ball.

The guidelines make key changes to early language, including a color-coded chart that divides school reopening options into 4 zones, based on levels of community transmission.

Last month, hate speech in a student group chat caused public outcry in this Montgomery County school district. Now, the district is working to manage the damage.

The White House drew criticism this week when it said schools would be considered opened if they teach in-person at least one day a week.

The superintendent argued that students need more academic and social support, citing data showing that younger kids aren’t making expected progress.