Topic: School District of Philadelphia

A long-time university president recalls the dire consequences to public higher education of an Illinois budget stalemate — and urges legislators to ensure that doesn't happen here

The nonprofit We Love Philly is leading a bike ride from August 17 to August 20 to raise awareness for Act 158. Join them for all or part of the journey in support of high school students throughout the Commonwealth.

A senior fellow from the Commonwealth Foundation looks forward to PA passing Lifeline Scholarships, a new school voucher program aimed at helping students in under-performing public schools

Philadelphia’s section of collapsed interstate reopened in record speed. Why, two City Councilmembers wonder, can’t we do the same for damaged schools?

A long-time university president, who has presided over countless commencements, reflects on upholding and changing traditions

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on the legality of race-conscious admissions in higher education. Pennsylvania’s school funding case, an education advisor argues, reflects both the problem and solution

Public charter schools work, a schools reformer explains — especially for Black, Hispanic and low-income students

Why the most important part of our country’s constitution may not be what you think it is.

Two charter school educators say Philadelphia students are hungry to start their careers — and Philly business leaders need to give them a chance.

The School District of Philadelphia no longer closes schools for Veterans Day. The president of the Philadelphia Veterans Parade asks: Why not turn the former day off into a day of learning about military service?