School District and SEPTA Meet to Discuss Transportation Options

The meeting took place Friday morning.

Philly.com: Nutter Supports School District's Funding Request

The mayor made the announcement after a hearing Tuesday.

Donna Reed Miller Expresses Concern for School Transportation Issues

The councilwoman says her daughter used district-funded transit while she went to school.

Northwest Well Represented at Public Education Rally at City Hall

Various students and parents from the Northwest spoke at the event.

Historical Society Votes Down Green Woods Charter Move to Greylock

The school is now looking for alternative locations for its expanded student body.

Cappies Gala Honors High School Students for Theater, Play Reviews

Students from Germantown schools and the Main Line area received awards at a sold-out event.

Crefeld Glass Studio Sparks Students' Creativity

Students at the school have the chance to blow glass, cast wax and do lampwork.

Public Education Rally in Northwest is Set for Sunday

The event is Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Trolley Car Diner.

The Decision to Move to the Suburbs

More than one factor comes into play when deciding where to buy a home, but schools are one of the biggest.

Budgets: School Districts Cope With Cuts Across Delaware Valley

Patch shares school districts strategies for fiscal success throughout local sites.

The Extra Mile: Project Learn Offers Free Classes

Families can supplement their children's education with extracurricular activities, such as cooking classes at Project Learn in Mt. Airy

School District Proposes Budget with Deep Cuts

Michael Masch, CFO for the district, gave an overview of a budget that includes eliminating 3,820 positions.

Students, Parents Come Together to Protest Public Education Cuts

After a rally in Harrisburg during the day, a small get-together happened at School District of Philadelphia offices around 5 p.m. Tuesday.

The Single-Sex School Decision

Today's single-sex schools are less about separating boys and girls and more about fostering positive, responsive learning environments.

Reform is the Name of the Game at Philly Schools

School planning, facilities, and program reform were discussed during a meeting at Roxborough High School Thursday evening.

Friends Schools: Similar, Yet Different

Friends schools promote Quaker philosophy of tolerance and service, but differ in many other aspects.

Chestnut Hill Team Taking on World Robotics Championship Competition

Team 1218, from CHA and Springside, will compete in the St. Louis competition later this month.

Bomb Threat Reported at School District Headquarters

An email threatened the life of Superintendent Arlene Ackerman.

The Homeschooling Decision

Homeschooling is another direction parents can take in their child's education, and there are resources nearby to help.

School District Prepares to Lay Off Nearly Half of Central Office Staff

District officials talked about budget cuts during a news conference this week.

Local Boy to Test Geography Skills at State Geography Bee

On April 1, Dean Phillips will be one of 100 Pennsylvania youngsters in National Geographic's competition to see whose knowledge of geography will propel them to the national finals in May.

The Decision to Go Independent: Flexible But Pricey

Weighing the pros and cons of sending your child to such a school.

The Religion Decision: Parochial and Independent Religious Schools

We take a look at these types of schools as our series returns.

Green Woods Charter Faces Neighbors' Pros and Cons

The school presented to the Development Review Board of the Chestnut Hill Community Association March 15.

Could School District Cut Its Central Office Staff By 30 Percent?

The district talked about its upcoming budget process at a news conference Wednesday.

Green Woods Charter School Has Sights Set on Chestnut Hill

The school has entered into a purchase agreement for Greylock Manor, and plans to have students in before year's end.

Charter Schools: Public Education With a Twist

Although they rely on public funding, charter schools have more freedom to innovate than schools run by the School District.

Questions, Curiosities, Concerns Surrounding Germantown High's Changing Status

At a Thursday forum, parents and students expressed their feelings about the new Promise Academy model the school will take on next year.

Submit Your Whiz Kid

Patch wants to honor local students doing well in various activities.

Whiz Kid: Corbin Booker

The Chestnut Hill Academy senior has been accepted to Brown University.

What You Need to Know About Public Elementary Schools in Philly

Neighborhood public schools in Philly are much better than many parents think.

Meeting On Future of Northwest Philly Schools

The meeting took place Thursday evening at Germantown High School.

20th Anniversary of 'Camp Fair' at CHA Saturday

Saturday marks the 20th Annual Camp & Summer Fair Program at the local private school. More than 100 summer options will be represented.