Education

Next week’s convention is Philly’s chance to prove the last decade was just the beginning of big changes

Joe Torsella, candidate for State Treasurer, wants to give every newborn in Pennsylvania a college savings plan. That makes him a politician actually running on an innovative idea

A summer reading series seeks to turn teachers into social justice warriors. But will that fix what ails schools?

The youth writing program fights illiteracy in schools and beyond. A new crowdfunding campaign seeks to double the number of students it reaches

Only 4.5 percent of Philadelphia teachers are black men. A Mastery principal urges more to heed the call to help build a better nation

Through Philadelphia Student Union, high schoolers are encouraged to speak out against the injustices they see in their schools—and to become active and engaged citizens for life

The independent school that aims to be a Prep for those who can’t afford the Prep graduated its first class last week with a “superabundance” of joy

At El Centro de Estudiantes, intense adult interaction helps high school dropouts graduate—and sets them up for success in their lives

Pre-K is great. But helping parents of even younger kids might be even better

At Students Run Philly Style, running is a metaphor for success for 1,300 teens