Pennsylvania Education

Five of six city charter high schools operated by Mastery Schools showed improvement in their four-year graduation rates in the last five years.

The president of Villanova University shared that he had asked the new pope, a '77 Villanova grad, if he'd come back to speak at commencement.

The Busesito program is a classroom on the go that prepares children for kindergarten while helping caregivers, too.

In 2024, the U.S. Head Start budget was $12.2 billion. “We recognize that we have no certainty,” said the executive director of the Pennsylvania Head Start Association.

Founded in 1984, Mural Arts Philadelphia has created more than 4,000 murals. The nonprofit organization also helps kids hone their artistic and social skills after school.

Former Community College of Philadelphia president Donald Generals tried to get his job back in court, but a judge ordered against it.

Three school administrators, including District Superintendent Steven Yanni, have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by an external law firm.

Community members testified about staff shortages and advocated for support for unhoused and immigrant students.

The joint venture of Jefferson Health, the city school district and Esperanza College aims to address the shortage of health care workers.

The CCP announcement came after former president Donald General’s contract wasn’t renewed.

The Thursday meeting saw calls for more library funding, addressing the district's staffing shortages and deteriorating buildings.

Researchers at Saint Joseph’s University are collaborating with Bancroft, a New Jersey nonprofit, to pilot AI technology with people in assisted living communities.

Each year, there are about 43 million such violations nationwide, according to a 2024 survey by the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services.

Philly high school graduation rates sit below the national average. The program 9th Grade On-Track ensures participating students have a staff member to mentor them.

The PASS program is funded by a foundation supporting the integration of arts and technology into education.