Education

What Percival Everett’s National Book Award-winning James tells us about the crisis of literacy in Philadelphia.

A longtime university president points to the real threat that needs protesting

Among other effects of Pres. Trump’s chaotic funding freezes, Americans with student loans no longer have access to critical payment info. A longtime university president has advice on what to do

A longtime college president encourages other universities to follow Temple’s example and make college possible for more Philadelphia students

Only 17 percent of Philly 4th graders can read. That’s why, a kindergarten teacher and parent of a young child argues, Governor Shapiro must fund evidence-backed teacher training

Federal health grants generate more than $5 billion in state economic activity annually. But, a Penn-trained behavioral scientist argues, it’s the research that really matters

The Eagles’ star running back makes a point to thank his teachers — and shines a light on a profession in need of love, says a longtime university president

The Philly nonprofit Jounce Partners — supported by M. Night Shyamalan — coaches teachers to bring out the best in their students. The result is more learning

A longtime university president laments the havoc caused by Trump’s temporary freeze on federal programs — and fears it’s only just begun

A longtime university president mourns the attack on ideas that are important to democracy