Gov Shapiro, education officials unite to sign bill for additional education funding
Pennsylvania elected officials say they are working to improve public education in the Commonwealth with a historic infusion of new dollars while advocates say keep it coming.
Teachers spark debate for 'Alphabet Song' tune changes: 'Hits my ears wrong'
A new way to sing the alphabet is dividing critics.
All school supplies provided for every student by this South Jersey school district
Parents can breathe a sigh of relief as one local school district is doing everything they can to ease back-to-school worries.
New Jersey cancels back-to-school tax holiday after just 2 years
The back-to-school season will now be even more expensive for parents and teachers in New Jersey.
Google rolls out School time for parents
As the new school year approaches, Google has launched "School time," a feature aimed at helping parents manage their children's device usage during school hours.
Can you get dorm insurance for college students?
Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.
New FAFSA issue could delay financial aid for college students this fall
Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.
Here's how much teachers spend out of their own pockets for their classroom
With a new school year starting soon, teachers like parents are spending more on school supplies ensuring students have what they need in the classroom.
This Florida school district will require teachers to wear panic button
Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.
Delaware County teacher arrested for exposing himself, school district reveals in letter to parents
Matthew Gagat, a fifth grade teacher at Lynnewood Elementary, was arrested for exposing himself twice in public over the past five months.
Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint
The Anti-Defamation League says the Philadelphia school district has failed to protect Jewish students from “a virulent wave of antisemitism” that swept through classrooms after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7.
Stockton University to offer degree in hemp, cannabis business management
Stockton University is now the first school in New Jersey to offer a degree in hemp and cannabis business management. The curriculum starts in the fall.
Remainder of Biden’s student debt relief plan blocked by appeals court
The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden cancels another $1.2B in debt for public service workers
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
UArts faculty appear in court due to class-action lawsuit on unfair labor practice charges
One month after the University of the Arts announced its abrupt closing, faculty and staff appeared in court for a hearing over a class action lawsuit by the UArts Employee Union over the federal Warn Act.
Teachers struggle with burden of covering cost of crucial school supplies
When adjusting for inflation, teachers are making 5% less on average than they did 10 years ago, data shows.