Friends Of Dobson In Manayunk To Celebrate Earth Day With Groundbreaking

Dobson School's exciting new project will have a groundbreaking on Earth Day Friday.

Manayunk's Dobson School Breaks Ground On Open Space Project

The Manayunk's school's unique project, in collaboration with the Community Design Collaborative, will bring open space to school grounds.

Important Dates For The End of the Philadelphia School Year

Here are the important dates to know for the end of the school year.

Basic Education Funding: Philly Will Get $1.1B

Roxborough and other Philly schools will receive notably more than it did last year under the governor's proposal

Fundraiser Night To Support Manayunk Elementary School Improvements

The night will help raise funds to supports the arts, music, band and leaders of by making much needed improvements to the school auditorium

Spring Break Begins For Roxborough Schools

Spring break schedule for Philadelphia schools.

Building Collapses On Montco School Bus In Philly: Report

A part of an old textile factory collapsed on a school bus on Thursday.

Philadelphia Schools Are Hiring 800 Teachers: Report

The Philadelphia School District is reportedly hoping to choose 800 new teachers from a pool of around 5,000 applicants.

Manayunk Elementary School Raises Funds For Green Space

The Manayunk school wants to create a green space for children to play and learn.

PA Sec. Of Education To Be On Hand At Roxborough Town Hall

“Everyone who has an interest in the education of our students should take this opportunity to attend this town hall."

Massive Surplus Reported By Philadelphia School District

The Philadelphia School District has reported an $88 million surplus for the 2015 fiscal year.

Senseless Vandalism At Lankenau HS Destroys Years Of Volunteer Work

Five years of work and more than 500 hours of student volunteer service were destroyed when vandals drove trucks through school gardens.

Germantown Academy Competes In Spring-Ford's Epic 'Battle Bots Competition'

Good work, students.

Manayunk HS Program For Substance Abuse Recovery Proposed: Report

The lawmaker proposing the school has been charged with three separate DUIs, and says the program is "personal."

Lankenau, Several Philly Elementaries Named Title 1 Distinguished Schools

The program provides aid to schools with "educationally deprived children." See what local elementary schools were among the honorees.

Roxborough HS Among Worst SAT Averages In Pennsylvania

See what local schools are among the top 50 smartest - by SAT score - in the state.

How Many Schoolchildren Are Homeless In Philadelphia?

There are some 26,000 homeless children across Pennsylvania.

Archdiocese of Philadphia Schools Closed Tuesday

Officials made the announcement after 5 pm Monday.

Saturday's SAT Exams In Philadelphia Cancelled

The incoming blizzard has cancelled SAT tests at several area locations.

Philadelphia School District Inclement Weather Information

With a snowstorm in the forecast, here's what you need to know about early dismissal, delayed openings and snow days.

Lafayette Hill Students Named To Montco Dean's List

Congratulations!

Philly Principal Removed After Teacher Beaten By Students: Report

Two teens reportedly held the 41-year-old man down while the third punched him repeatedly.

Cook Wissahickon Teacher Raises $1k To Bring Shakespearean Actor: Report

A local teacher has gone above and beyond in his efforts to bring Shakespeare to life for his students.

When Do Roxborough Schools Close For Thanksgiving?

Students will have a few days off for the Thanksgiving holiday. Some districts get off more than others.

When Do Roxborough Schools Close For Thanksgiving?

Students will have a few days off for the Thanksgiving holiday. Some districts get off more than others.

School Budget Cuts Affect Roxborough, High-Poverty Districts More

High-poverty school districts are losing more and more funding. See what schools are suffering the most.

Local School Refuses To Transfer Bullied Boy: Report

The boy and his family say that he's been beaten, bitten, had his nose broken, and his face shoved in paint.

State Releases Roxborough's Academic Performance Scores

How well did your school perform in the annual scoring?

Eagles Fans Among The Drunkest In The NFL, Study Says

Do you agree?

New Roxborough School Has Lofty Goals Of Helping Tanzanian Schoolkids: Report

Teachers say Roxborough students will learn to care for the world by seeing an impact on a global scale.

UPenn Among Four Pa. Universities Ranked In The Top 100 Globally

What are the best universities in Pennsylvania - and around the world?

At Roxborough School, a Shakespearean Actor Wanted

Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School teacher Jose Ramos has launched a crowdfunding campaign to hire an actor to teach "Othello"

Philadelphia School Closings Extended to Monday

Public schools in the city will now be closed Wednesday through Monday

Rep. Fattah Speaking at Roxborough High School Monday

Congressman, recently indicted, will address seniors who are members of the GEAR UP program

How Was Your First Day of School? Share Your Photos With Patch

We want to see your bus drop-off and first day pictures

Philadelphia School District Seeks 5,000 Substitutes

Hiring firm handling substitute teachers for district openings

21 Pennsylvania High Schools Land On Newsweek's Best In America List

See what schools were ranked among the best in the Keystone State, and what schools in the Norristown area made the cut.

Pennsylvania Schools That Succeed Despite Inequality

As a companion to the overall national ranking, Newsweek released a list of 500 schools that excel despite economic and other obstacles.

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.