Pennsylvania Education

People who want to work at Philly public schools aren’t hearing back, despite an ongoing staff shortage for teachers.

The Democratic majority hopes to block the unusual — they say illegal — payout and bring calm to the Central Bucks School District.

CBSD attracted attention for book bans, anti-LGBTQ sentiments, and treatment of its students and staff. Democrats completed a clean sweep of all five board races.

Southwark Elementary in South Philadelphia will close for several weeks.

The district is working on a “streamlined onboarding process,” per a spokesperson, as hundreds of positions remain unfilled.

The long-time educator says JoAnne Epps provided “a roadmap” for moving the university forward.

The students worked together to create a collage based on how their location and background influenced their life.

Breakout sessions will cover topics including mental health, paying for college, and self-marketing for job applications.

10 questions about charters, answered.

The agreement, reached late Thursday night, prevented 1,900 workers from voting to strike after their contract was set to expire Sept. 30.

The School District of Philadelphia launched its Safe Path gun violence prevention program in 2022. Pa. lawmakers are now calling for $50 million in state funds to expand it.

Joyce Abbott, the teacher that inspired and motivated Quinta Brunson, had a street renamed after her, and was inducted into her alma mater's Hall of Fame.

After a payment freeze of more than three years, borrowers face an uncertain future.

Families could receive up to $3,200 to help with school tuition.

“Cafeteria workers are just as important as the teachers,” said Local 54 member Ronnette Lark.