Education
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13 Pa. schools recognized for high academic achievements
The Education Department recognized 13 Pa. schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for excelling in academic performance.
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It’s Banned Books Week. Here’s how to get involved in Pennsylvania
Banned Books Week is held annually to highlight the value of the printed word. Here’s how Pennsylvania will be celebrating the event.
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PA’s cyber charter schools failing Black and Brown students, new report shows
A recent report shows that Black and Brown students in Pennsylvania’s top cyber charter schools are falling behind their public school students in math and science.
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Lehigh Ranks No. 15 in WSJ’s Best Colleges of 2025
Find out why the Wall Street Journal ranked Lehigh University No. 15 on its best colleges of 2025 list.
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50 school districts in Pennsylvania are getting help with their high property tax burdens
The additional funding for schools with high property tax burdens ranges from $23,000 to over $5 million for districts in Allegheny, Delaware, Monroe, and Montgomery counties.
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Calls grow to increase pay for support staff in Pennsylvania’s schools
Education support staff are the “lifeblood” of Pennsylvania’s schools — but are often forced to work a second job due to the low wages. Some state leaders are trying to change that.
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Tim Walz brings joy and hope to Pennsylvania teachers
Teachers across Pennsylvania are feeling extra motivated about the start of the school year. In less than three months, they could see Tim Walz, a former teacher, be elected vice president.
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Apprenticeship programs fast track help for nursing students, thanks to Biden-Harris funding
Nursing is a demanding job in the best of times. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, long hours, illness and stress caused many caregivers to burn out and leave the profession. Pennsylvania’s rural hospitals were especially hard hit, with vacancy rates of 28 percent for nursing support staff and 26 percent for registered nurses. But there’s…
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Back to school time: Here’s where to score free backpacks and supplies in Pennsylvania
If you are struggling with the cost of school supplies for your child, try hitting up one of these community events to score some free backpacks and supplies.
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My son is autistic. Pennsylvania’s historic increase in education funding gives me hope
“I couldn’t help but think of Ayden and his educational journey when Pennsylvania’s state budget was released earlier this month.”
