What to watch for in Pa. Gov Josh Shapiro budget: More for schools and transit, taxes on skill games
Pennsylvania has a budget surplus, but is facing growing deficits, a slow-growing economy and a fast-growing retirement-age ...
Drexel University names 'rising star in higher education' as next president
Drexel commenced its search for a new president in the summer, with TLG Holding CEO and Drexel board member J. Michael Lawrie ...
Pennsylvania students spend day off school developing communication skills with CBS News Philadelphia
Students sat down with several volunteers from CBS News Philadelphia to learn online etiquette and how to navigate the social ...
How are Philadelphia schools doing? Takeaways from Watlington’s ‘State of the Schools’ address.
The School District of Philadelphia is accelerating,” Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. said. “Long story short, the ...
West Chester University program wants to get students from under-resourced communities interested in STEM
Physics professor Brandon Mitchell runs Center For STEM Inclusion to bring more students from low-income communities into the ...
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'State of Schools' address highlights progress, challenges in Philadelphia
The update is a glimpse inside classrooms across the School District of Philadelphia, including both their wins and their ...
Drexel's next president Antonio Merlo wants to bring 'coach mentality' to university
The Business Journal spoke with Drexel's 16th president about his main priorities, ongoing development in University City and his approach to plotting the university's future.
Philadelphia schools superintendent touts "significant progress," says immigration enforcement brings challenges
Superintendent Tony Watlington talked about scholastic improvement and a new challenge the district may be facing ahead of the State of the Schools address.
In Philly State of Schools address, officials tout ongoing learning improvement
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington touted ongoing educational gains on Thursday, though a recent ...
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In 2nd State of Schools address, Philly superintendent says district is making progress, but more work is needed
The School District of Philadelphia reports some higher scores for third- through eighth-grade students, higher attendance and a lower dropout rate.
Philadelphia School Leaders to Get AI Training from Penn
A University of Pennsylvania program scheduled to begin in March will train district administrators, principals and teachers ...