Pennsylvania Education

Need in Deed tackled funding challenges in Philadelphia public schools with a community-led discussion and call to action.

In his second budget address Tuesday, Shapiro announced a record $1.1 billion dollars in increased education funding.

On Tuesday at Allen M. Stearne School in Philly, eighth grade students were in awe as "Grand Hank" demonstrated different cool and innovative explanations of science.

Most of the funding, $872 million, will go toward addressing the problem of some districts having “inadequate” and “inequitable” funding.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Dept. of Education announced it will begin sending the FAFSA information to schools and state agencies in March.

More than a thousand teachers are expected to receive free classroom supplies and snacks across the U.S. thanks to the tour.

The lawsuit alleges they conspired in a scheme to “price fix” financial aid and college admissions in violation of federal antitrust laws.

Admitted first-year, full-time Temple students residing in Philadelphia with a family-adjusted gross income at or below $65,000 are eligible.

In his first “State of the Schools” address, Superintendent Tony Watlington said public schools are important because they help “build the middle class.”

Superintendent Watlington outlined the key issues he plans to tackle and previewed the obstacles they face as a district.

A federal judge has ruled that a Pennsylvania law making it a crime to release information about teacher disciplinary complaints is unconstitutional.

To help reverse the downward trend in higher learning, Shapiro wants to make college more financially accessible.

The district says it’s important for parents to register students as soon as possible due to limited seats per school.

CHOP and Mastery Schools are partnering to teach Philly high school students to serve in health care roles.

Fagin, longtime dean of the university's school of nursing, served as interim president of the University of Pennsylvania from July 1993 through June 1994.