School Reform Commission Imposes New Terms on Philadelphia Teachers
School Reform Commission chair Bill Green said the SRC is exercising its option to unilaterally modify its labor contract with the PFT.
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School Reform Commission chair Bill Green said the SRC is exercising its option to unilaterally modify its labor contract with the PFT.
The federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) is an incentive for these graduates to consider taking jobs in public service areas.
In the past, teachers gave lessons using chalkboards, filmstrips and overhead projectors — methods that had limited interactivity. Teachers now have multiple ways of presenting content. Students can now demonstrate their learning in ways other than pencil-and-paper tests.
Students living a healthy lifestyle and using social media could win a lot of money in cash and scholarships from the University of the Sciences.
New Jersey education officials are working to clear up some confusion regarding testing standards for high school students before they graduate.
A new ad campaign from Temple University's athletics department is gaining traction, but the billboards and signs for the campaign have some people scratching their heads.
Sixth through eighth graders at Waldron Mercy Academy converted the school's gymnasium into an assembly line to package 20,000 meals for the international relief agency "Stop Hunger Now."
New Jersey education officials are working to clear up some confusion regarding testing standards for high school students before they graduate.
Snyderman is an alumna of Penn's School of Medicine, and holds an appointment as a "clinical associate" of otorhinolaryngology there.
New Jersey education officials say the state will start using a new test as an option for high school students to graduates starting in 2016.
If you see a picture of these hefty bunnies, you might say it's been Photoshopped.
Yanay, a sixth-grader, has had a Big Sister for two years. "My 'big' is important to me because I don't have any brothers or sisters," she said, "so it was nice to have that attention."
"Body Worlds: Animal Inside Out" will take visitors on an anatomical safari that provides a unique perspective on animals -- ranging from giraffes, to octopuses, to ostriches.
Tom Corbett and Tom Wolf argued over taxes and school funding during the one-hour "Breakfast with the Candidates" at the CBS Broadcast Center.
Dom Giordano spoke with Dustin Byerly, a spokesman from Goddard College, on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, who said it was the students who decided to have Mumia speak.
Many of the parents say this whole process of trying to find a school for their children has been very frustrating.
They look like library book drops. But they're lined with Kevlar.
CareerConnect is a $107 million competition to redesign American education. The competition encourages local school districts and post-secondary institutions to develop STEM-focused programs that will graduate students with work-ready skills and knowledge.
More than 70 percent of undergraduate college students take out student loans to help with college costs. The U.S. Department of Education offers several different repayment plans to ease the burden of loan payments for new graduates as they work to establish their careers.
The new principal at Masterman, a magnet school (grades 5-12) in Philadelphia, is no stranger to the place: she was once a student there.
In the first three weeks at Temple, 43 students were taken to the hospital for alcohol consumption. Of the 43, so far only seven requested amnesty.
Education Department spokesman David Saenz stressed the state used a new reporting method that accounted for some of the increase, but said some could be attributed to Superstorm Sandy.
Barbara McCreery, the former principal at Communications Technology High School, and Arthur Melton, the former principal at the now-closed Bok High School, are being charged with cheating on the high-stakes PSSA exams.
The governor noted that crime is down a lot since the new Camden County Police Metro Division took over patrols, and there are two major economic development projects in the works.
The judge called the lawsuit by the Walter D. Palmer Charter School a "travesty," adding it would be "irresponsible" for the school to pursue the case further.
Police rescued a dog from a partially frozen pool over the weekend and are using it as a reminder about ice-covered water.
During a snow emergency in Philadelphia, drivers will need to move their vehicles off of the city's snow emergency routes.
The Philadelphia Flyers saw an early three-goal lead vanish in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday night.
Villanova is closing for the day due to an unspecified "threat of violence" that targeted an academic building.
The 2025 national homicide rate might be the lowest recorded in the U.S. since 1900.
It'll be quiet and mild around Philadelphia for the next two days before a major winter storm could potentially drop a foot of snow around the region this weekend.
Police rescued a dog from a partially frozen pool over the weekend and are using it as a reminder about ice-covered water.
During a snow emergency in Philadelphia, drivers will need to move their vehicles off of the city's snow emergency routes.
The Philadelphia Flyers saw an early three-goal lead vanish in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday night.
Villanova is closing for the day due to an unspecified "threat of violence" that targeted an academic building.
Police rescued a dog from a partially frozen pool over the weekend and are using it as a reminder about ice-covered water.
During a snow emergency in Philadelphia, drivers will need to move their vehicles off of the city's snow emergency routes.
Villanova is closing for the day due to an unspecified "threat of violence" that targeted an academic building.
The man was electrocuted and died inside the Brith Sholom Apartments in West Philadelphia, officials said.
The new owners of the shuttered Crozer-Chester Medical Center plan to bring back essential health care services to thousands in Delaware County.
A town hall hosted by DataOne, the company behind a proposed data center, sought to reassure the community about the project's potential impact on Vineland.
A Mansfield Township landlord allegedly used chloroform when he molested two of his tenants, officials said.
A 42-year-old Millville man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly firing multiple gunshots at New Jersey State troopers, state police said.
Ahead of a major weekend winter storm, many airlines are dropping change fees so travelers can rebook their flights.
A Luzerne County man was arrested for vandalizing a Humpty Dumpty statue at a mini golf course in Cape May, police said.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
The Philadelphia Flyers saw an early three-goal lead vanish in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday night.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained by Customs and Border Protection agents at LAX on Wednesday.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
Devin Booker scored 27 points as the Suns beat the 76ers 116-110 on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams playing the second game of a back-to-back.
Phillies legends Chase Utley, Cole Hamels and Jimmy Rollins each fell short of making the Hall of Fame.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Villanova University has lifted orders for students to remain indoors in residence halls after assessing a threat that was made to the campus Thursday morning. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden has the latest.
A major winter storm is on track to dump upwards of 10 inches of snow around Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley this weekend. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest snow totals, and reporter Ray Strickland has what the PPA is doing to prepare for parking in the city.
Some business owners in Philadelphia's Manayunk neighborhood say the impending weekend snow storm might help bring in some foot traffic... or the snow and cold will keep patrons away.
Villanova University is closed Thursday as police and the FBI investigate a potential threat that was made toward an academic building. Students and staff are being asked to stay off campus.
We're getting a closer look at possible timing and totals as a system looks to bring a major snowstorm to the Philadelphia region Sunday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo breaks down what's looking likely and says 8-12 inches is not out of the question for some of the Philly area.