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Since Race to the Top was launched, schools across the country have adopted new, rigorous education standards, implemented stringent teacher evaluation systems and are developing data collection systems to better inform instruction.
More than three million job openings in the U.S. go unfilled for months, according to the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness.
A back to school supply drive is being held today from at the Granite Run Mall in Media, Delaware County from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. and all of the classroom items are all going to a good cause.
Julian Castro greeted children at the Montgomery Early Learning Center to get a firsthand look at West Philadelphia's federally designated "promise zone."
Principal Awilda Ortiz organized most of the 250 teachers in a community walk to let neighbors know they are fully committed to educating the 1,400 students at the facility.
"The purpose of the march is to project a feeling of protection and respect inside the community and the school system," says House of Umoja co-founder David Fattah.
If you have a daughter, you'll want to read the new report from the Girl Scout Research Institute.
As fallout over the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal continues, Penn State's new president and other university officials are asking the school's huge community to at least be polite if they can't agree with each other.
Corporations and community groups are fast becoming an indispensable asset to the schools by helping to fill the budget gaps.
A decision to cancel after-school buses for both middle schools and the high school in the Bristol Township School District is angering some parents in the community.
It's the first day of the school year and already, dozens of parents are furious with Lindenwold Public Schools because they say their kids are expected to walk a potentially dangerous route to school.
Princeton University is considering creating a team of trained investigators to look into campus sexual misconduct accusations.
Teachers in Philadelphia's cash-strapped public schools are already back at work, getting ready.
The family of a girl who died of an asthma attack after attending a public school without a nurse has sued the Philadelphia School District.
"It's fun," said 13-year-old Zack as he used the iPad app to move through the Barnes galleries and jump, via his custom avatar, into a virtual copy of Giorgio de Chirico's The Arrival.
The School District of Philadelphia has announced none of its schools were designated "Persistently Dangerous" for this school year.
Temple's patrols have now been expanded from 16th Street to 18th Street on the west, to Ninth Street on the east, to Susquehanna Avenue on the north, and to Jefferson Street on the south.
Easing back into the school year could also mean easy back into eating healthy for many children.
An agreement is now in place to preserve Septa transportation for thousands of Philadelphia high school students.
A judge has held a Hunting Park school principal and three teachers for trial on charges they cheated on state tests.
Universal Audenried Charter High School kicked off its first day of school Tuesday with an extra $2.7 million dollars in its coffers over the next three years -- thanks to a federal school improvement grant designed to help transform education through innovation.
Don DeZarn said he was told by Princeton officials that he could not use medicinal marijuana and work in his job as senior operations manager of campus dining.
Five males and four females were reportedly identified. Eight are juveniles and one is 18 years old.
It's been debated for 15 years and this week construction began on the first part of a project that will change the face of Swarthmore by helping the business district and the college that bears its name.
The inaugural "Ultimate Back 2 School Basketball Challenge" was held Saturday in Southwest Philadelphia.
After a devastating fire destroyed Mother African Union Church, the historic Wilmington congregation is leaning on its strong foundation as it begins to rebuild.
A 60-year-old man has died after he was hit by a vehicle in North Philadelphia early Monday morning.
Monday will be cooler and less humid in the Philadelphia area.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in its first World Cup appearance in a dozen years.
After a devastating fire destroyed Mother African Union Church, the historic Wilmington congregation is leaning on its strong foundation as it begins to rebuild.
Three Philadelphia officers are expected to be okay after being shot in the Wynnefield neighborhood while responding to reports that a car "had been shot up."
A 60-year-old man has died after he was hit by a vehicle in North Philadelphia early Monday morning.
Philadelphia is ready for summer and is opening its first public pool of the season.
Monday will be cooler and less humid in the Philadelphia area.
A 60-year-old man has died after he was hit by a vehicle in North Philadelphia early Monday morning.
The Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation played a big role in helping a mother and daughter beat childhood cancer.
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Saturday night, police said.
Two women and a man were hurt in a shooting early Sunday morning in North Philadelphia, police say.
The 51st ODUNDE Festival, the nation's largest African American street festival, spans 16 city blocks and draws food vendors, artists and entertainers from around the country.
Collingswood's Pocket Park will fill with drag performances, local vendors, community speakers and live music for its fifth Annual Pride.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
Dameon Anderson allegedly murdered Savion Pollard-Poulson inside a grocery store in Philadelphia in April and fled on an electric scooter.
Crews have found the body of Davoris Carter, the 14-year-old who went missing while swimming in Wildwood earlier this month, police said Wednesday.
Cristian Custodio-Aquino faces 30 years in prison for killing Dr. Michael Anthony, who owned Haddon Vet.
After a devastating fire destroyed Mother African Union Church, the historic Wilmington congregation is leaning on its strong foundation as it begins to rebuild.
A driver was hospitalized after a tree service and landscaping truck drove off a bridge in New Castle County, Delaware, police said Friday.
Anticipation grows in Delaware's West African community as the Ivory Coast's national soccer team settles into its Wilmington hotel ahead of the World Cup.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in its first World Cup appearance in a dozen years.
Jackson Chourio and Blake Perkins homered, Kyle Harrison pitched three-hit ball for six innings and the Brewers tagged Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez for all their runs in a 4-0 victory.
Jalen Brunson is now an NBA champion and NBA Finals MVP.
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship since 1973 with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
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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.
A number of Philadelphia restaurants and chefs are up for prestigious awards including Kalaya for outstanding restaurant.
The Columbia Park Training Facility features a weight room, pool and practice pitch.
The crash happened around three Monday morning West Hunting Park and Fox Street.
Andrew Kozak is tracking storms moving through the Philadelphia region. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
A descendant of Betsy Ross recently donated the seamstress's original sewing table to the museum in her former home in the Old City section of Philadelphia.