Eleven schools from the Keystone State made the top 100, including Swarthmore College and the University of Pennsylvania.
The bill, which passed the state Senate unanimously, delays the Keystone Exam graduation requirement until the 2018-2019 school year.
All School District of Philadelphia schools will dismiss at noon Tuesday, June 16.
The renewed contract still faces approval from the members of the Philadelphia Association of Catholic Teachers.
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Climbing temperatures prompted public school officials to announce an early dismissal for Philadelphia students.
New legislation reduces the cost of state background checks for child care volunteers.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia says it will now enter full contract negotiations with the 635 members of the Catholic teachers union.
Tiphanie J. Chang is one of 285 spellers looking to win the top prize; she also enjoys the school theater activities.
The letters were sent to students that previously had been rejected by the school.
When the father demands the phone, the principal says he can have it back ... in "a few weeks." How long is too long? Take our poll.
Roxborough High School's Dana Jenkins is one of seven Philadelphia School District administrators to receive the Lindback Award Tuesday.
A law professor is under review by Drexel University officials after she accidentally included the wrong link in an email to students.
A Lower Merion teacher's request to allow students to eat cookies after a science lesson blew up social media over the weekend.
Governor Tom Wolf offers a boost in funding for state universities in his proposed budget.
The non-profit Philadelphia School Partnership will support the school's turnaround plan.
A new website provides information about how much each district would receive in funding from Gov. Wolf’s budget proposal for 2015-2016.
Local high school seniors now have until until Monday, March 9 at 5 p.m. to submit their applications.
The Philadelphia School District reportedly faces a deficit of about $80 million due to increasing fixed costs and stagnant revenue.
“We find it deeply disturbing that NCAA officials in leadership positions would consider bluffing one of their member institutions.”
Hundreds rallied Thursday to protest the School Reform Commission’s surprise cancellation of the teachers’ contract.
Manayunk School for Students with Asperger’s and Autism Presents Dr. Paul Halpern: “Exploring Time Travel in Science Fact and Fiction"
Pennsylvania colleges and universities earned a number of the top spots.
The report, released by State Sen. Vincent Hughes, cites numerous examples of an underfunded school system.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Association offers tips for staying safe around school buses, in the road, and on a bike this fall.
Northern Children’s Services Back-To-School Drive aims to supply 1,000 Philadelphia and Chester children with school essentials.
The city’s schools are facing an $81 million shortfall in the current year’s budget.
The Philly311 Mobile App, which houses the After School Activities widget, is available for free download.
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Philadelphia Schools were dismissed at 12:15 p.m.
Representative Pam DeLissio and candidate Dave Henderson have both confirmed that they will attend the public forum Thursday at Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School.
Students at Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School designed and installed a meadow on their campus, which collects stormwater from the school's building
Will college sports turn pro? Critics say ruling could "completely throw away" college athletic system.
Following the tragic massacre at Sandy Hook in 2012, high school students in Newtown, Conn., will now receive mental health screenings.
A major winter storm is expected Sunday night into Monday.
The Princeton Review has selected the 150 colleges it says are the best value for students.
Downingtown Area School District’s video is a take on Billy Joel’s “Allentown.”
Students from around the region enjoyed academic success.