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District officials complained the state unfairly suggested teachers had changed students' answers despite an investigation concluding the high number of wrong-to-right erasures were because of over-proctoring.
The Wharton School and a major financial services firm are putting on a three-day seminar, beginning tomorrow, to teach high school business teachers more about their subject.
A bill before the Pennsylvania legislature would grant the state broad, new power to regulate charter schools, including over-ruling local school district decisions on granting charters and setting enrollment goals.
It was a field trip to the shrine of St. Katherine Drexel that many students, staff, and teachers at a newly formed Catholic regional school won't forget.
The School District of Philadelphia has launched a series of public meetings as it explores permanently closing dozens of school buildings.
Officials from the What It Takes Foundation have gathered the area's most successful professionals to help put 200 students on the same path to success.
17 high school students from North Philadelphia have received Temple University's 20-20 Scholarships. The recipients are all from areas close to the Temple University campus.
The School District of Philadelphia on Tuesday launched a series of public meetings as it begins the process of permanently closing dozens of school buildings.
More than two dozen students at a Philadelphia charter school took "Voter Registration 101" on Monday, and it was definitely hands-on.
Four out of five New Jersey school boards have opted to hold their elections in November, rather than the usual April.
Even in these digital days, it's a Sunday tradition for many to curl up with the Sunday New York Times. A book, new in paperback, tells some colorful tales from inside the "Gray Lady."
Shirley Tilghman, who became the first woman to serve as president of Princeton University, has decided to leave her post at the end of the academic year.
Dr. Paul Katz, dean of the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, says it's a very special moment when a medical student puts on their white coat for the first time.
After nine years of modest increases, Philadelphia's performance on the state PSSA tests took a tumble last year.
"If families do not have opportunities for that kind of information, there is more difficulty in breaking the cycles of poverty," said Philadelphia schools superintendent William Hite today.
Standardized test scores for Pennsylvania schools are being released today. And, don't be surprised to see them drop, because of tighter controls to curb cheating.
School District of Philadelphia officials are disputing reports that the gunfire yesterday aboard the Broad Street subway stemmed from a rivalry among schools.
Radnor High School and an elementary school were locked down during a police investigation at the Radnor SEPTA station.
Chef and restaurateur Mark Vetri (wearing yellow shirt) started the program.
Schools in one Montgomery County district will be closed on Wednesday due to a power outage.
It's now called the "Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent."
The Department of State has made a change to voter ID procedures that will mean one less trip to PennDOT for Pennsylvania-born voters.
The seventh annual Unity in the Community Day Festival is taking place in the Logan section of Philadelphia today.
America's energy future is in play in the Presidential race and one of Pennsylvania's leading products is at the center of it.
The event, held at People's Plaza (the monument at 5th and Market Streets honoring the First Amendment), was an opportunity for students of the Philadelphia-based Center for Literacy to tell their stories through poetry or essays.
A wealth expert tells us the "moneymaxxing" trend comes at a time when many families feel squeezed by the rising cost of everyday necessities.
Meta agreed to pay $17 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
Cal Raleigh tied a team record with homers in four straight at-bats, George Kirby pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning and Seattle Mariners beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
A fire broke out Wednesday morning on the 300 block of Hewitt Street in Trenton, New Jersey.
A wealth expert tells us the "moneymaxxing" trend comes at a time when many families feel squeezed by the rising cost of everyday necessities.
Meta agreed to pay $17 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Cal Raleigh tied a team record with homers in four straight at-bats, George Kirby pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning and Seattle Mariners beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1.
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Bats may be beneficial to the environment, but health officials are urging residents to take encounters seriously. Here's why.
Pottstown Councilmember Andrew Monastra is urging the borough manager to find a quick solution for installing banners honoring veterans of color.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
A fire broke out Wednesday morning on the 300 block of Hewitt Street in Trenton, New Jersey.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
The search has ended for a Burlington County, New Jersey, woman who saved a young girl's life Monday afternoon.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
A man was arrested after allegedly crashing his car into a pub in Newark, Delaware, while allegedly driving drunk earlier this month, police said.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80s.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
Parents should start preparing their children now to adjust to a school schedule, according to one sleep expert.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Cal Raleigh tied a team record with homers in four straight at-bats, George Kirby pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning and Seattle Mariners beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1.
Powered by three Cal Raleigh homers, the Seattle Mariners snapped Philadelphia's season-best nine-game winning streak Monday night.
While East Side's Little League World Series run ended Monday, the West Chester community says the kids "already won."
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run moonshot to lift Phillies from a four-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
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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.
An annual tradition at Widener University is the president's backyard barbecue to help new students feel at home on campus before their classes begin.
Moneymaxxing can help you save money, but this social media buzzword and trend are missing one thing: inclusion of investing. Josh Sidorowicz chats with WealthMore founder Mical Jeanlys-White in this preview of the latest "In Your Corner" podcast episode. Find the podcast on the CBS Philadelphia YouTube channel.
Two children were killed when a fire ripped through a home in Trenton, New Jersey, on Wednesday morning, fire officials say.
Humidity surges back on Thursday and periods of showers and storms will move through the Philadelphia region. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.