School District of Philadelphia, teachers union reach tentative agreement on contract extension
The School District of Philadelphia and the union representing its teachers reached a tentative agreement on an extension to their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Flooding destroys classrooms at Germantown Islamic school; restoration work expected through March
An Islamic school in Germantown was forced to pivot after flooding destroyed its classrooms. The students are now learning at a temporary location as restoration work continues.
Murphy seeks $55.9B New Jersey budget, increasing education aid, boosting biz taxes to fund transit
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday unveiled a $55.9 billion budget, up about 5% over his previous year's proposal, calling for nearly $1 billion more in K-12 school funding as well as about $1 billion in new taxes on high-earning businesses to fund transit.
Taylor Swift 'superfan' adviser for hire at popular museum
The art and design museum is looking to hire a Taylor Swift fan who knows the pop star and her fandom very well.
Nursing schools fast track training to combat shortage: 12-month program a 'win-win'
A shortage of over 78,000 registered nurses is projected for next year. Here's where they're needed most.
Black History Month: Men of Courage host program connecting youth with Black professionals
The Black History Now event at Parkway Northwest High School gave middle and high school students the opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from Black professionals in Philadelphia.
Cheyney University fights for reputation as effort to restore good standing continues
Cheyney University continues to fight to protect its reputation, after the school was put on probation last year. Officials say the process was unfair and they’re doing everything they can to turn it around.
Smyrna police investigating possible professional misconduct at elementary school
Families in Smyrna, Delaware met with school administrators for a third day of meetings after learning their children with special needs may have been the victims of abuse inside the classroom.
Texas CROWN Act: Barbers Hill ISD student loses hair ban dispute
Texas’s CROWN Act does not apply to hair length, a judge determined Thursday, ruling in favor of the Barbers Hill Independent School District.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know about the SAVE plan
Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less can mean student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.
School board application deadline looms as Mayor Parker seeks more teachers, funds for building repair
Applications close Friday for the nine members of the Philadelphia School Board Mayor Cherelle Parker will submit to City Council at a time when city schools face great challenges and opportunities.
Taylor Swift inspired workshop at University of Delaware helping students learn data analytics
From friendship bracelets to song streaming data, a Taylor Swift-inspired workshop series at the University of Delaware is helping students learn data analysis.
Possible professional misconduct in Smyrna, Del. classroom investigated
Families in Smyrna, Delaware are devastated to learn their children with special needs are at the center of an investigation alleging possible abuse in the classroom.
New student loan forgiveness: $1.2B in debt canceled for these 153,000 borrowers
This student loan forgiveness round is the first under Biden’s new SAVE repayment plan, and comes nearly six months earlier than anticipated.
Inside UPenn's new Artificial Intelligence degree program debuting fall 2024
University of Pennsylvania attendees will soon be able to earn a degree in artificial intelligence (AI) through its School of Engineering beginning this upcoming fall.