Pennsylvania Education

The colleges say blocking international enrollment would harm U.S. higher education and the economy.

City Council members raised concerns that the proposed closures will disproportionately affect Black students.

At Thursday night’s Board of Education meeting, community members and advocates gathered to voice their critiques and defend their schools from closures.

Leon Smith teaches history at Haverford High School. The Council of Chief State School Officers will announce a winner this spring.

The district is weighing closures in light of under-enrollment, outdated facilities and budget constraints.

State lawmakers cited student gains and a landmark court ruling on equity that sided with the district.

With more than 25 years of experience in the arts leadership sector, Shepherd will take the reins of the nation’s oldest art museum starting on Feb. 9.

All schools impacted will have a transition team to work with the staff and community.

Water providers are removing toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water, but current methods are energy intensive. Temple researchers are looking at alternative technologies.

Philly schools will focus on academic achievement, customer service and family partnerships in 2026.

A bill that would ban cellphone use from "bell to bell" was advanced out of committee Tuesday to a full vote before the state Senate.

The potential deal could be beneficial to both parties, giving a boost to the mayor’s ambitious housing plan and saving the district from excess expenses.

Black Girls STEAMing Through Dance offers after-school classes, training for teachers, workshops and seasonal camps throughout Philadelphia.

The district has been dedicated to increasing digital literacy, upgrading and installing new computer labs and curricula.

In the event of a strike, students will not be marked late due to “SEPTA-related travel challenges,” Superintendent Watlington said Sunday.