Pennsylvania Education

The teachers union and school district have made progress on some issues, but the union head said teachers are prepared to walk if a deal isn’t reached.

The state’s independent, private colleges contributed more than $29 billion to local communities in 2024, according to a report they commissioned.

The city teachers union said it is prepared to strike as the two sides continue to negotiate a new contract.

The belt-tightening follows drops in the number of college-age students, federal fund cuts and higher costs. Ten universities have closed or merged since 2016.

The free initiative gives students the ability to earn up to 38 college credits toward an education degree during their junior and senior years of high school.

Organizers campaigned on salary increases and job security, especially for international scholars. They will soon bargain on a contract.

President Donald Trump’s administration had withheld over $6 billion in funding on July 1 as part of a review to ensure spending aligned with the White House’s priorities.

Penn’s lawsuit against drugmakers joins hundreds of similar accusations. The defendants insist the charges are without merit.

Here’s what you need to know about the federal battles over education funding playing out this week — and how they'll affect Philadelphia's and Pennsylvania's schools.

Founded in the 1960s, the club is upgrading its facilities and reimagining its education program.

Norristown Area School District is installing prefabricated additions to Cole Manor Elementary School, Hancock Elementary School and the administration building.

States around the country were expecting to receive already-approved federal education funding by July 1. The Department of Education announced a review at the 11th hour.

The district’s agreement with DOJ to delay prosecution of criminal charges describes asbestos issues at 31 schools.

Parents are split on whether city schools are improving, but that’s better than 2022, when their take was decidedly negative.

Many schools were underfunded for years, the Commonwealth Court ruled in 2023. The response has been promising, say those who have measured impacts.