Pennsylvania Education

The School District of Philadelphia will spend 40% of its reserves in order to avoid budget cuts for one more year. After that, there are no guarantees.

After reaching a tentative agreement on a new contract with the faculty and staff union, the college said today’s classes, work and activities will continue as scheduled.

CCP administration says it has been consistently negotiating and is committed to reaching an agreement.

Advocates, educators and council members are gearing up for budget season. Here’s what they’re saying about Mayor Parker’s proposed education spending.

Students say they were surprised by the “unprecedented” penalties dealt out by the college following protests in 2023 and 2024.

“This is immediate proactive action to review discretionary funding streams” to the University of Pennsylvania, a senior White House official told WHYY News.

The Children First report, released once a decade, highlights how mental health, violence, poverty and underfunding affects Philly schools and students.

The Philadelphia School District runs the farm, which has ambitious plans to train for careers beyond “cows and plows.”

The union members’ action comes after more than a year of unsuccessful contract talks.

Overbrook students spend recess in a bare-bones concrete yard. Now, they’re working with Trust for Public Land to reimagine the space.

Philadelphia education leaders are raising the alarm as a massive Education Department staffing cut threatens federal programs.

The idea for the new institute emerged from an 18-month study and conversations with community stakeholders. It will be funded through government and private funds.

The repeal of a federal ban on immigration enforcement in schools by President Donald Trump has stoked fears about what it could mean for the community.

Need in Deed gathered a panel of advocates and officials to discuss safety amid an avalanche of executive orders from the new president.

The school district was at the heart of Pennsylvania’s historic fair funding trial, yet financial issues continue to haunt William Penn.