Trump administration withholds $230 million for Pennsylvania schools
Education leaders learned of the freeze Monday, hours before the money was due to be available.
Jul
2025
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EDUCATION
Jun
2025
27
Philadelphia’s schools accused of failing to properly inspect asbestos in buildings
The district is charged with eight counts of violating the federal Toxic Substances Control Act for allegedly failing to perform inspections in a timely manner during a recent five-year period.
Jun
2025
12
Pa. public schools may be liable if they fail to prevent student-on-student sexual abuse
An exception to governmental immunity created to give victims legal recourse isn’t limited to school employees, court finds.
Jun
2025
5
Cyber charter schools in Pennsylvania would see funding cut under bill passed by the state House
A Democratic-sponsored proposal to limit per-student payments to Pennsylvania's cyber charter schools and make other changes to how they operate narrowly passed the state House over Republican objections that it would imperil the online learning programs.
Jun
2025
1
Starting a career in public education? Bucks County districts pay higher than average
New Hope-Solebury and Centennial school districts have the first and second highest average new teacher salaries in the state at $95,446 and $81,639, respectively.
May
2025
29
Opinion: New poll finds Pennsylvanians oppose dismantling US Department of Education
Since taking office, President Trump and his administration have waged an unprecedented campaign to shutter the US Department of Education and dismantle public education as we know it in this nation. At risk is $1.6 billion in crucial federal funding that supports the education of 1.7 million public school students in rural, urban, and suburban communities across Pennsylvania, and a vast majority of Pennsylvanians do not want the Trump administration messing with it.
May
2025
28
Centennial hires Abram Lucabaugh as superintendent. The vote wasn’t unanimous
The 5-4 roll call vote, which crossed political lines, was immediately followed by loud boos, promises to vote out board members and catcalls.
May
2025
23
Penn State trustees vote to close 7 branch campuses amid declining enrollments
The 25-8 vote by the trustees came after a nearly two-hour public meeting that was streamed live online, and after hours of closed-door debate between the trustees.
May
2025
21
Empowering literacy: Pennsylvania’s Barbershop Books wins $250K award
Barbershop Books wins the Lipman Family Grand Prize for its innovative literacy model. BleagLee and Technovation also receive $150K each.
May
2025
5
University of Pittsburgh excels in innovative patent rankings
The University of Pittsburgh ranks No. 20 in the top 100 U.S. universities for granted utility patents in 2024, per the National Academy of Inventors.
