'Catastrophic flooding' closes Berks County school for upcoming school year, according to officials
Clean up is underway after heavy flooding in Reading. Officials are saying that Antietam Middle-Senior High School suffered catastrophic flood damage that will keep it closed next school year.
4-day school week gains popularity as more districts adopt model
Advocates say a 4-day school week could improve quality of life, but others say it could hinder a student's academic progress.
Sam’s Club offering new memberships to teachers at discounted rate
The problem of classroom funding is widespread and Sam’s Club is looking to ease the burden for educators across the country with 60% off a new membership.
Students in shortchanged Pennsylvania school districts plug away while lawmakers dither over funding
By pursuing funding equity in court, financially challenged Pennsylvania districts are following a well-traveled school reform path.
Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
'SAVE' plan: What to know about Biden's alternate approach to cut student loan debt
Under the SAVE plan, the typical student loan borrower would save about $1,000 a month, the president said.
Impasse on funding for Pennsylvania universities could mean higher tuition
A partisan dispute about funding for three of Pennsylvania’s state-related universities may mean higher tuition for in-state students as a budget impasse continues further into the summer.
Extremely overdue book returned 119 years later to Massachusetts library
The library said it's common to get overdue books back 10 or 15 years later - but never 119. The topic of this book was still pretty up and coming for 1904.
Target, Walmart announce back-to-school deals for teachers, students
Back-to-school deals are back for teachers and students.
Authorities charge 5 in probe of child sexual abuse
A Pennsylvania grand jury investigating child sexual abuse among Jehovah’s Witnesses has charged another five people with raping or molesting children as young as 4.
Pennsylvania governor backs off $100M private schools program in budget stalemate
The chamber on Wednesday night approved the main bill in a $45 billion spending plan, 117-86. The holdup was primarily over education spending.
Biden offers alternative student debt relief plan following Supreme Court ruling
President Joe Biden is offering an alternative student debt plan designed to ease borrowers’ threat of default if they fall behind on their payments.
Student loan forgiveness struck down: Here's what that means for you
The Supreme Court has ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan.
Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
SCOTUS affirmative action ruling leaves colleges seeking new ways to promote diversity
Some universities are exploring innovative strategies, such as socio-economic factors, to ensure a diverse student body while remaining within the legal boundaries defined by the Supreme Court.
Temple U. expert talks historic perspective of affirmative action
A Temple University expert says the historical contect of affirmative action is important in understanding why the SCOTUS ruling will leave a ripple effect for generations to come.
Pennsylvania senators vote to require all high school seniors to fill out financial aid form
High school seniors in Pennsylvania would be required to fill out a form that determines eligibility for financial aid for postsecondary programs under a bill passed by the state Senate.
Here's how to prepare to pay back your student loans once the pandemic payment freeze ends
The Supreme Court may strike down President Joe Biden's student loan plan, which would erase $10,000 in federal student loan debt for those with incomes below $125,000 a year or households that earn less than $250,000.
Parents, students push for answers on asbestos closure of Frankford High School
Frankford High School closed in early March due to asbestos, and district leaders are still unsure if it will reopen in time for the upcoming school year.
Gov. Shapiro draws criticism for backing school vouchers
As the Pennsylvania Legislature nears a budget deadline by the end of the week, the controversial issue of school vouchers has emerged as a hot topic with Governor Josh Shapiro in the thick of it.