Delaware County student bound for Temple University after overcoming intense medical obstacles
A Ridley High School graduate tackled some major medical hurdles to walk across the stage this week. He plans to study music at Temple University.
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A Ridley High School graduate tackled some major medical hurdles to walk across the stage this week. He plans to study music at Temple University.
Roc Nation is helping underprivileged students in Philadelphia earn $300 million worth of scholarships to attend private schools with the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success (PASS).
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said city schools have been long underfunded. Now, she's calling on the state to do better.
The House plan, which passed 107-94 on Monday evening, was born out of a 2023 ruling by the Commonwealth Court that deemed the state's education funding system to be unconstitutional.
One of the classmates of Antonio Walker, who was shot and killed when he was 15, received a scholarship in his memory at her graduation ceremony.
Alanna Walker-Kegler, a graduate of Freire Charter High School, received a scholarship in honor of her classmate and friend Antonio Walker, who was 15 years old when he was gunned down in Southwest Philadelphia.
Students, staff and supporters of the University of the Arts packed the steps and sidewalks outside of Hamilton Hall on Broad Street Friday, demanding answers as to why their school was shutting down.
The Springfield School District in Delaware County is facing some heat from parents after it decided to repurpose the ecology center, a one-of-a-kind learning space for children.
Students and faculty say they have been left in the dark since the abrupt announcement that the University of the Arts will close this month.
Groups of faculty members have filed two lawsuits against the University of the Arts in Philadelphia since the school abruptly announced its closure. Students and faculty say they've been left in the dark since that announcement.
The University of the Arts is now the second art school in Philadelphia to close this year, following the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA).
Philadelphia universities Temple and Drexel have released plans to help University of the Arts students transfer in the wake of the school's impending closure.
University of the Arts President Kerry Walk resigned Tuesday days after the school suddenly announced its closure.
The University of the Arts says it hired Philadelphia consulting firm Alvarez and Marshal to help handle its closure.
Frank Machos, a UArts graduate interviewing to join the Board of Trustees, said university officials, including former president Kerry Walk, failed to explore all options before announcing the closure.
Student organizers continued to fight for answers Tuesday after the University of Arts canceled a town hall about its sudden closure.
Students, staff and faculty protested in front of Philadelphia's University of the Arts Monday. The school, set to close this month, canceled a meeting intended to provide answers for the community.
Monday afternoon, students, staff and faculty from the University of the Arts said they're still left with no answers after the school canceled a town hall intended to provide answers following Friday's announcement of their sudden closure.
The stunning decision from Philadelphia's University of the Arts to close on June 7 left faculty and students shocked and disappointed.
Changes to FAFSA caused delays and headaches to an already aggravating process, and many Philadelphia-area seniors are still dealing with issues days out from graduation.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee had its toughest day of competition with the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.
Parents gathered Thursday afternoon to push the School District of Philadelphia to allocate more money for resources to improve attendance. The parents want the school board to create a "Chief of Joy" position.
Parents gathered Thursday afternoon to push the School District of Philadelphia to allocate more money for resources to improve attendance. Marcella Baietto reports the parents want the school board to create a position called "Chief of Joy."
Girls' High alumna Jill Scott was back at her alma mater in Philadelphia on Thursday as the school and the city's Mural Arts Program unveiled a mural depicting Scott.
An Upper Darby High School senior who once struggled academically has found a path to success with help from family and teachers.
