Education

Building a New Social Contract for Teachers
The founder and CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development says now, more than ever, our school teachers need support that’s financial, cultural and structural
By Sharif El-Mekki
Higher Education in a New Trump Era
A long-time university president on what colleges must do to meet this moment
By Elaine Maimon
Trump vs. Harris on Higher Ed
A long-time university president wishes she could write a normal article contrasting the presidential candidates’ policies on higher education. But these are not normal times
By Elaine Maimon
Teach Reading the Right Way
Only 15 percent of Philadelphia students read at grade level. A new state law has recommended a better way to teach them — but, an education advocate says, more is needed
By Laura Boyce
The Best Case for Forgiving Student Loans
The Biden-Harris administration is forgiving $4.5 billion in student debt for college grads who have chosen to become public servants. A long time university president thinks that should be just the start
By Elaine Maimon
It’s Black Male Educator October
Thirty years ago, Philly led a groundbreaking effort to recruit more Black men into classrooms. A local educator is leading the charge to revive that campaign because #WeNeedBlackTeachers for the sake of our students
By Sharif El-Mekki
Deconstruct the School District
We need administrators who understand what’s happening in schools. A high school teacher has an idea to make that happen
By Lydia Kulina-Washburn
Where Do the Candidates Stand on Education?
Young voters want better funding for public education and lower student loan debt. A group of Princeton students lays out the views of 2024 major party candidates for president, U.S. senator for PA, PA attorney general, PA auditor general and PA treasurer
By Noah LaBelle, Max Lind, and Adam Sanders
Are These The Last Days of the Arts Degree?
The University of the Arts closure was a shock — but perhaps it shouldn’t have been
By Iona Clark
Why the Privilege of College Should Be a Right for All
A long-time university president reflects on the value of college beyond job preparation
By Elaine Maimon