Pennsylvania Education

The contract proposal, approved by 70% of members, included a 3% pay hike, $1,400 bonus and improved working conditions.

“Providing safe environments for everyone … is always a top priority,” said Ken Gavin, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s chief communications officer.

Service will be restored on the 31, 84, 88 and six 400-level routes starting Tuesday. The city will use some of its SEPTA subsidy funds to restore them.

On a day when a first round of SEPTA cuts made getting to school a challenge for some, the district and teachers union celebrated a three-year deal.

The first day of the school year in Philadelphia coincides with less-frequent buses and shortened routes.

The board said it is not yet prepared to act on termination proceedings for Superintendent Steven Yanni and another administrator.

Whitney Jones said he wanted assurance economic benefit would be for the city and the school district, “so we’re not continuously signing our kids up for the short change.”

The city school district and local colleges are making plans to help students and staff navigate SEPTA’s looming service cuts.

Schools in southeastern Pennsylvania fail short on testing and remediating mold and lead.

The administrators were placed on leave earlier this year following abuse allegations in a special education classroom at Jamison Elementary School.

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.