Philly school district says transgender students can still play sports matching gender identity
The School District of Philadelphia's stance on transgender athletes appears to directly oppose President Donald Trump's executive order, as well as a recent rule change by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association.
Penn State closing some branch campuses due to declining enrollment
Penn State’s president Neeli Bendapudi says declining enrollments, demographic shifts and financial pressures will require the school to close some of its 19 branch campuses.
Temple University launches new Future Scholars program
Temple University is unveiling a new program to help school students take the next steps in achieving their academic dreams.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library funding cut from Indiana governor’s proposed budget
The Dollywood Foundation president has responded to the Indiana governor’s proposed budget cuts funding Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which provides children free books.
Fathers Read 365 | Good Day Uncut
Hank Flynn is at Saints Tabernacle Learning Academy in North Philly teaching fathers and children about reading together from the time a child is born through a program called FathersRead365.
NJ cellphone ban in schools: How one school is making it work
About a month after Governor Phil Murphy proposed a statewide ban on cellphones in school classrooms, he visited Gloucester County, where a school already put that ban in action.
Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, calling such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.
Black History Month: Haverford High School teacher named Pa Teacher of the Year
During Black History Month, Pennsylvania’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Leon Smith reflects on his impact and what this recognition means.
Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
Philly professor lets students skip final exam after Super Bowl victory
There was more on the line than a Super Bowl win for some Philadelphia accounting students this Sunday.
How far COVID set students back: State-by-state report card
New data offers a look at how students nationwide are performing academically following the pandemic. Here's what the report found.
Philadelphia School District will not open late Monday after Super Bowl: Here's why
Superintendent Tony B. Watlington announced on Thursday that the School District of Philadelphia will not have a 2-hour delay on Monday following the Super Bowl.
Jalen Hurts t-shirt fundraiser aims to purchase supplies for Philadelphia classrooms
Hurts, whose ‘Keep It Cool’ initiative provided air conditioning to 10 schools, is now selling t-shirts to raise money for school supplies for Philly students.
Is FAFSA part of the Education Department? And other things to know
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.