Philadelphia School District Seeks 5,000 Substitutes

Hiring firm handling substitute teachers for district openings.

Main Line Catholic School Schedules More Meetings Over Controversial Firing Of Gay Teacher

Waldron Mercy Academy is continuing to feel pressure from parents, teachers and other staff who support Margie Winters' reinstatement.

Petition Launched Against New $128K Penn State Logo

The re-branding effort that allegedly cost $128,000 was done without the input of the student and alumni community, detractors allege.

Three Pa. Colleges Named Top Party Schools

Bucknell University, coming in at number four, was the top non-Big Ten school on Princeton Review's list.

23,000 Signatures: Reinstate Fired Gay Catholic School Teacher

Supporters of the Main Line Catholic school teacher fired over her same-sex marriage have delivered a petition with 23,000 signatures.

11 Pennsylvania Schools Ranked Among Forbes' Top 100 Colleges

Eleven schools from the Keystone State made the top 100, including Swarthmore College and the University of Pennsylvania.

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11 Pennsylvania Schools Ranked Among Forbes' Top 100 Colleges

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Main Line Catholic School Calls Meeting To Discuss Fired Gay Teacher: Report

The president of Waldron Mercy Academy called a meeting to discuss the school’s firing of a teacher over her same-sex marriage.

Main Line Catholic School Teacher Fired Over Gay Marriage: It Was Like A Death

In an interview with CBS3, Marige Winters expressed her own feelings over her dismissal from Waldron Mercy Academy.

Main Line Catholic School Principal Calls For Unity In Face Of Controversy Over Fried Gay Teacher

In a letter sent to parents of Waldron Mercy Academy this afternoon, Principal Nell Stetser called for unity and a “rebuilding process."

Main Line Catholic School Upholds Decision to Fire Educator Due To Same-Sex Marriage

The Waldron Mercy Academy principal's decision to fire Margie Winters will stand in the face, according to the school's leaders.

Philadelphia Archbishop on Fired Gay Catholic School Teacher: It's 'common sense'

Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput has called the controversial dismissal “simple matter of honesty” and “common sense.”

Vigil Brings Parents, Students, Teachers Out In Support Of Fired Catholic School Teacher In Same-Sex Marriage: Report

More than 100 people gathered in prayer vigil Sunday, at General Wayne Park in Lower Merion Township, in support of Margie Winters.

Local Leader Weighs In On Firing Of Gay Main Line Teacher: Report

Democratic mayoral nominee Jim Kenny has joined the debate over Margie Winters, blaming her firing on "cowardly men" in the archdiocese.

Supporters Of Fired Gay Catholic School Teacher Raise $5K

A Go Fund Me in support of Margie Winters, who said she was fired due to her being in a same-sex marriage, has so far raised nearly $5,000

200 Meet to Support Fired Main Line Catholic School Teacher In Same-Sex Marriage: Report

According to media reports, parents at the school who support the longtime educator plan to take their concerns to school officials.

Main Line Catholic School Fires Teacher In Same-Sex Marriage, Report Says

Some parents at Waldron Mercy Academy are questioning the decision to fire a longtime teacher due to her being in a same-sex marriage.

Lower Merion Bus Driver Suspended For Hugging Students: Report

The driver was also "using nicknames" for students, which is apparently against policy.

Bill Delaying Keystone Exam Graduation Requirement Approved By Pa. Senate

The bill, which passed the state Senate unanimously, delays the Keystone Exam graduation requirement until the 2018-2019 school year.

Teachers, Archdiocese Reach Contract Deal

The renewed contract still faces approval from the members of the Philadelphia Association of Catholic Teachers.

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Introducing The Baldwin School Graduating Class of 2015

Fifty two students graduated from The Baldwin School on June 4.

Lower Merion School District Named To National AP Honor Roll

Lower Merion was one of 42 Pennsylvania school districts to be given the distinction.

State Makes It Cheaper to Volunteer at Lower Merion Schools

New legislation reduces the cost of state background checks for child care volunteers.

The Baldwin School Celebrates Its 127th Graduating Class

Graduates of this outstanding Baldwin class have been awarded $2.7 million in merit based scholarships to their colleges and universities.

UPDATE: Six in Lower Merion Make '100 Best Elementary Schools' List

Ranked schools include Penn Wynne, Belmont Hills, Gladwyne, Cynwyd, Merion and Penn Valley.

Catholic High School Teachers Reject Early Bird Contract

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia says it will now enter full contract negotiations with the 635 members of the Catholic teachers union.

Harriton Senior Named 2015 U.S. Presidential Scholar

More than 4,300 candidates across the country qualified for the award handed out by a White House Commission.

Lower Merion High School Ranked Among Best In PA, Nation

Lower Merion is ranked 18th in Pennsylvania and 899th in the United States.

Lower Merion Names New Superintendent

The district school board is expected to approve Robert Copeland as the new superintendent at the May 18 meeting.

UPenn Awards Bryn Mawr Student Grant to Develop Drinking Water System in Kenya

Matthew Lisle will travel to Africa during the 2015-2016 school year to design and implement the water filtration system.

St. Joseph's Cancels Softball Season Amid Hazing Allegations

Suspensions of four players involved in the alleged hazing has been turned into a full cancellation of the team's season.

Bryn Mawr College Receives $15 Million Gift

The donation came from one of the school's most prominent graduates, Isabel Hamilton Benham.

Lower Merion Ranked 16th Most Challenging High School in Pennsylvania

The Washington Post calculated the school's ratio of advanced and collegiate level exams by the number of students.

St. Joseph's Investigates Softball Team Hazing Allegations

Four players have been suspended while the investigation continues into the alleged incidents.

Anti-PSSA Coalition Forming in Main Line School Districts

A growing number of parents in Lower Merion, Radnor and Tredyffrin/Easttown school district are opting out of standardized testing.

Supreme Court Rejects Lower Merion Racial Bias Case

A group of families alleged that the Lower Merion School District wrongly placed seven black students into special education classes.

Lower Merion Oreo Permission Slip Goes Viral

A Lower Merion teacher's request to allow students to eat cookies after a science lesson blew up social media over the weekend.

Penn State President Shows Support for Wolf's Tuition Freeze Plan

Governor Tom Wolf offers a boost in funding for state universities in his proposed budget.