Pennsylvania Education

The average age of Philly public school buildings is 73 years old. School leaders are working on plans to improve the aging infrastructure.

Summer jobs, internships help teens gain skills and confidence.

Cal Ripken Jr. talked about his legendary father and how the foundation is helping to reduce wealth and race disparities for students who enter STEM careers.

The district implemented an expanded 9th Grade On-Track program and hired an administrator to better coordinate a district-wide dropout reduction strategy.

Philly school leaders hope even participating in the space essay contest will encourage students to get more interested in science.

The Pennsylvania State Education Association is concerned about the Trump administration's plans to eliminate the Department of Education and its impact on students.

The legal action challenges the district’s response to controversy surrounding school board member Bill Formica.

Those laid off make up roughly 1.4% of Drexel’s workforce. In a statement, Drexel said the “difficult decision” was not “made lightly.”

The first woman president at Jefferson University is poised to lead the Philadelphia institution into the future.

While school-related threats of violence are on the rise this academic year, experts caution that it is too early to determine if this upward trend will continue.

The School District of Philadelphia planned to offer virtual learning to combat staff shortages and low student turnout.

The School District of Philadelphia could offer virtual learning to combat staff shortages and low student turnout.

Gwen Walz fired back at Donald Trump, saying he would hurt education by dismantling the Department of Education, and discussed the importance of federal funds for education.

The money will go towards roof and ADA improvements at Bell Avenue Elementary and Penn Wood Middle Schools.

As part of his reforms, Shapiro increased funding and created a new state board of education to promote coordination among colleges and universities.