Public Education

Pennsylvania has a new list of struggling schools that includes those underserving students in subgroups such as English language learner and special education.

Studies show that when black students benefit from being taught by people who look like them. Yet the number of black teachers in Philly is on the decline. Why?

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has tentatively scheduled a hearing in a landmark education funding ...

Philly schools face an estimated $1B funding shortfall by 2022. A new national report found that the city is walking away from more school tax revenue than any of its peers.

Pennsylvania is issuing instructions to all school districts after two special-education students in Philadelphia without guardians did not have one appointed for them.

Guest: Anea B. Moore

Nearly three hours into a special meeting about a policy that would ask some staff at the Tamaqua Area School District to carry guns, par ...

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case that could set state precedent, holding school districts liable for ...

In a case with statewide implications, plaintiffs will argue before Pa. Commonwealth Court Tuesday that school districts should be subjec ...

Last week, Gov. Tom Wolf won a second term by defeating Republican challenger Scott Wagner. ...

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, setting the scene for the end-of-the-year spree of holidays. And among the traditions you can count on ...

Unlike an academic conference, a ResearchEd conference brings researchers face to face with principals and teachers.

More than 60 years after the Brown vs. Board of Education ...

District officials and advocates disagree on the efficacy of the policy, and even its legality.

Student performance on Pennsylvania’s suite of standardized tests didn’t change much in 2018. ...