Pennsylvania Education

Thursday’s board meeting featured principals and parents alike concerned about the state of contract negotiations and school closures.

The School District of Philadelphia recently delayed the release of its recommendations on what schools should close. Now, it’s asking the community for help.

Lawmakers passed a $50.1 billion 2025-26 state budget, providing $665 million for public schools, $175 million in cyber charter reforms and expanded student support programs.

Parents and staff urged the school board to address student wellness issues and school closures during its second public hearing.

Artificial intelligence developers were likely not thinking of youth development when they created large language models. This intergenerational Penn research team is.

Nearly 241,000 children in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties receive SNAP benefits.

More than half of the Delaware County school district's revenue comes from the state. Without a budget, funds could run dry by the end of January.

Every day, trained therapy dogs roam the halls of the Center City charter school, and they’re having a positive impact on student performances.

President J. Larry Jameson said he sought a wide range of input so the response “reflected our values and the perspectives of our broad community.”

Now more than 100 days late, the lack of a budget means the loss of millions of dollars for individual districts as they borrow to “keep the lights on.”

Staff in Delaware County’s second-largest school district have been working without a contract since Sept. 1. The two sides are finally getting closer to a deal.

A perfect storm of circumstances, including the Pennsylvania budget impasse, has led to problems for the chronically underfunded school district in Delaware County.

The School District of Philadelphia’s Parent and Family University will provide civic engagement, financial literacy, and other resources for participating schools’ caregivers

Due to Pennsylvania’s budget impasse, the state “is not able to issue payments" for state or federal revenue sources, said the School District of Philadelphia’s CFO.

The process allows students to apply for any district school with available space for the 2026–2027 school year. There are more than 50 schools participating this year.