Schools
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Trump tariffs force Pennsylvania parents to pay more for school supplies
New report shows increase in back-to-school spending for parents living in these three vulnerable Republican congressional districts.
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9 wacky traditions Pennsylvania colleges keep alive
From throwing slices of bread to screaming away the stress, here are nine weird Pennsylvania college traditions that help area universities build community.
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Shapiro joins lawsuit to claw back education funding withheld by Trump administration
Pennsylvania joined 23 other states and the District of Columbia in challenging what they call the federal government’s unlawful withholding of funding for after-school programs, teacher training, literacy, and education for migrant and non-English speaking students.
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Opinion: Quality mentorship: the secret to PA teacher success and retention
From classroom management and lesson planning to keeping on top of the seemingly endless amount of paperwork that comes with the job, guidance and advice from a seasoned teacher is invaluable to new teachers at the start of their careers.
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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.
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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.
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20 staffers accused of abusing students or not reporting it at Pennsylvania charter school
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said the counts involve acts against 26 children in kindergarten through fifth grade at the Chester Community Charter School. Those charged are accused of physically abusing the students or failing to report suspected abuse.
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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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A Penn State alum took Jahiem White into her home. The West Virginia RB calls her godmother
Amanda Poff was teaching at a York elementary school when she first met White. Through difficult times, her family helped to provide the young athlete with an outlet for his talents, and, ultimately, a stable home.
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Philadelphia launches free Summer Achievers Program for kids
Here’s what you need to know about Summer Achievers, Philadelphia’s new (and free!) summer program for area kids.
