Pennsylvania Education

Grants of up to $500K will support solar installations at public schools and community colleges across Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia counties.

Under Abram Lucabaugh's recent tenure at Central Bucks, the school district implemented a number of controversial policies, including banning Pride flags and some books.

According to Christy Brady, city controller, the discrepancies in the district’s Automated Clearing House system were found during an annual audit of the 2024 fiscal year.

More than 20% of Pennsylvania students require special education services.

School board member Jim Pepper called on U.S. Attorney General David Metcalf to open a criminal investigation into the alleged abuse.

Five of six city charter high schools operated by Mastery Schools showed improvement in their four-year graduation rates in the last five years.

The president of Villanova University shared that he had asked the new pope, a '77 Villanova grad, if he'd come back to speak at commencement.

The Busesito program is a classroom on the go that prepares children for kindergarten while helping caregivers, too.

In 2024, the U.S. Head Start budget was $12.2 billion. “We recognize that we have no certainty,” said the executive director of the Pennsylvania Head Start Association.

Founded in 1984, Mural Arts Philadelphia has created more than 4,000 murals. The nonprofit organization also helps kids hone their artistic and social skills after school.

Former Community College of Philadelphia president Donald Generals tried to get his job back in court, but a judge ordered against it.

Three school administrators, including District Superintendent Steven Yanni, have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by an external law firm.

Community members testified about staff shortages and advocated for support for unhoused and immigrant students.

The joint venture of Jefferson Health, the city school district and Esperanza College aims to address the shortage of health care workers.

The CCP announcement came after former president Donald General’s contract wasn’t renewed.