Claudine Gay to continue as Harvard faculty member, likely to keep $900K salary
Harvard President Claudine Gay will likely earn nearly $900,000 a year and will continue on as a faculty member at the prestigious Massachusetts' university.
First new public school in 70 years finally open for young students in North Philadelphia
New year, new school! A big day for students and staff as the first new school in North Philadelphia in seven decades finally opens its doors.
FAFSA: What to know about changes to this year's application for student aid
A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis. Here's how it works and some of the key changes.
First new public school in 70 years opening in North Philadelphia
T.M. Peirce Elementary School, a $44-million state-of- the -the-art educational facility, has replaced a century-old building that contained asbestos and lead
Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid antisemitism, plagiarism controversies
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.
Millions of student loan borrowers still aren't making payments
President Biden ended the student loan payment pause earlier this year.
Kindergarten enrollment lags since COVID-19 pandemic. Some parents don't see the point
For many families, kindergarten is no longer the assumed first step in a child’s formal education, another sign of the way the pandemic and online learning upended the U.S. school system.
No decorations on buses? Wallingford-Swarthmore school leaders face backlash over 'unintended' message
A Christmas decoration controversy is brewing in Delaware County school district and school leaders say it’s all a misunderstanding.
Delco school leaders face backlash over unintended holiday message
Wallingford-Swarthmore School District leaders are facing backlash over Christmas decorations on the district’s buses.
House passes legislation to bring whole milk back to school cafeterias
If approved by the Senate, whole milk could be available on school menus for the first time in over a decade.
Ex-NFL star Frank Gore earns degree almost 20 years after leaving college
The former Pro Bowl running back attended the University of Miami for three years before leaving in 2004.
Shorter weeks, longer days? Pennsylvania poised to give schools flexibility on minimum requirements
A bill that would give Pennsylvania school districts greater flexibility to have shorter school weeks or longer days, as long as students meet an annual minimum of instructional time, is headed to the governor’s desk for his approval.
California teen becomes youngest to pass the state bar exam
HISTORY-MAKING: 17-year-old becomes the youngest ever to pass the state bar exam and has now been sworn-in as one of California's youngest practicing attorneys.
UPenn names new Interim President following Liz Magill’s resignation
The University of Pennsylvania has announced J. Larry Jameson will serve as the school’s Interim President, effective immediately following Liz Magill's resignation amid backlash for her testimony on antisemitism.
Harvard president to remain in position following backlash on antisemitism testimony
Harvard President Claudine Gay will remain leader of the prestigious Ivy League school following her comments last week at a congressional hearing on antisemitism.
Perkiomen Valley School District votes to keep bathroom policy
Perkiomen Valley School District held another school board meeting to vote on reversing a policy requiring students use restrooms and locker rooms that align with their biological sex.
UPenn President Liz Magill and board chair resign following uproar over testimony on antisemitism
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has resigned after days of uproar surrounding her testimony about antisemitic incidents that occurred on campus.
PA congress members call for termination of UPenn President Liz Magill amid backlash
Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) is leading the call for the termination of University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill amid the uproar following her recent testimony on antisemitism that occurred on the university's campus.
Ivy League presidents reckon with swift backlash to remarks on campus antisemitism
Ivy League presidents are facing backlash over their remarks to on-campus antisemitism.
Biden admin approves $5 billion more in student loan relief: See who qualifies
The Biden administration is finding other ways to wipe out student loan debt after the Supreme Court struck down the president's plan for mass student loan cancellation.