EducationTwo Lancaster students were charged with 59 counts of sexual abuse after allegedly creating AI nude photos of classmatesThe charges, announced Thursday by the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office, came as Lancaster Country Day School has been facing mounting pressure over its response to the deepfakes.
EducationTwo Lancaster students were charged with 59 counts of sexual abuse after allegedly creating AI nude photos of classmatesThe charges, announced Thursday by the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office, came as Lancaster Country Day School has been facing mounting pressure over its response to the deepfakes.
OpinionOpinionThe Trump administration and Congress will consider massive school funding cuts. Pennsylvanians must stop them.
OpinionOpinionThe Trump administration and Congress will consider massive school funding cuts. Pennsylvanians must stop them.
EducationN.J. standardized test scores show students still struggling, and other takeaways from board of education meeting
EducationN.J. standardized test scores show students still struggling, and other takeaways from board of education meeting
EducationPenn State aims to grow University Park enrollment as population at other campuses wanesPenn State’s overall acceptance rate for summer and fall 2024 was 79%. But at University Park alone, it was 50%, meaning half the students who want to go there are not admitted.
EducationPenn State aims to grow University Park enrollment as population at other campuses wanesPenn State’s overall acceptance rate for summer and fall 2024 was 79%. But at University Park alone, it was 50%, meaning half the students who want to go there are not admitted.
EducationPhilly will establish a minimum school size, and other takeaways from a conversation with its superintendentBut sheer size alone won’t be the sole determining factor to close a school, officials said.
EducationPhilly will establish a minimum school size, and other takeaways from a conversation with its superintendentBut sheer size alone won’t be the sole determining factor to close a school, officials said.
EducationLower Merion school district delays presenting antisemitism training as discussions about equity issues continueIn a November letter to the community about the rise of antisemitism, the school board said "we will share specific steps we are taking to address this issue, no later than Dec. 2, 2024.”
EducationLower Merion school district delays presenting antisemitism training as discussions about equity issues continueIn a November letter to the community about the rise of antisemitism, the school board said "we will share specific steps we are taking to address this issue, no later than Dec. 2, 2024.”
EducationTemple agrees to provide training and review its response to antisemitism, anti-Muslim, and anti-Palestinian complaints Temple received at least 50 reports of antisemitic, anti-Muslim, and anti-Palestinian discrimination and harassment during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years.
EducationTemple agrees to provide training and review its response to antisemitism, anti-Muslim, and anti-Palestinian complaints Temple received at least 50 reports of antisemitic, anti-Muslim, and anti-Palestinian discrimination and harassment during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years.
ElectionsThese cabinet picks and others in Trump’s inner circle got their start at Philly-area universities Individuals poised to hold high-level positions in the Trump administration used college to develop their goals, conservative values, and personalities that have led them to political prominence.
ElectionsThese cabinet picks and others in Trump’s inner circle got their start at Philly-area universities Individuals poised to hold high-level positions in the Trump administration used college to develop their goals, conservative values, and personalities that have led them to political prominence.
Education A teenage father in North Philly is graduating high school with honors, ‘grateful for everything I come across’Anthony Spady Jr. will graduate early, one of the top 10 ranked seniors in his class at Strawberry Mansion High School. He’s just earned citywide recognition for his accomplishments.
Education A teenage father in North Philly is graduating high school with honors, ‘grateful for everything I come across’Anthony Spady Jr. will graduate early, one of the top 10 ranked seniors in his class at Strawberry Mansion High School. He’s just earned citywide recognition for his accomplishments.
EducationTemple trustees pledge to donate more than $1 million to scholarship fund in the name of JoAnne EppsThe scholarship will go to undergraduate students with financial need who exhibit Epps' values. Those who have engaged in service, leadership and social justice are among those preferred.
EducationTemple trustees pledge to donate more than $1 million to scholarship fund in the name of JoAnne EppsThe scholarship will go to undergraduate students with financial need who exhibit Epps' values. Those who have engaged in service, leadership and social justice are among those preferred.
EducationAfter student pushback, Philly schools restore millions to extracurricular programsThe district has allocated $1.2 million for the rest of the school year and $1.8 million to fund clubs and programs that would otherwise not be able to run.
EducationAfter student pushback, Philly schools restore millions to extracurricular programsThe district has allocated $1.2 million for the rest of the school year and $1.8 million to fund clubs and programs that would otherwise not be able to run.
EducationHow did your school perform on the PSSAs? 2024 scores are out.While students continued to make gains in math and science on the 2024 Pennsylvania System of School Assessment, English scores dropped again.
EducationHow did your school perform on the PSSAs? 2024 scores are out.While students continued to make gains in math and science on the 2024 Pennsylvania System of School Assessment, English scores dropped again.
EducationN.J. lawmaker admits joining effort to replace Camden schools chief while residents show her supportCamden residents offered support for Superintendent Katrina McCombs after a letter was sent recently to acting state Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer.
EducationN.J. lawmaker admits joining effort to replace Camden schools chief while residents show her supportCamden residents offered support for Superintendent Katrina McCombs after a letter was sent recently to acting state Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer.
EducationA whistleblower is suing a cyber charter, alleging it improperly billed school districtsLoree Marchese filed a lawsuit in Philadelphia’s Court of Common Pleas Monday against the 21st Century Cyber Charter School, where she worked from 2021 until January.
EducationA whistleblower is suing a cyber charter, alleging it improperly billed school districtsLoree Marchese filed a lawsuit in Philadelphia’s Court of Common Pleas Monday against the 21st Century Cyber Charter School, where she worked from 2021 until January.
EducationBids are sought on nine UArts properties Temple University and developer Carl Dranoff are among the potential buyers who might submit bids on Dec. 11.
EducationBids are sought on nine UArts properties Temple University and developer Carl Dranoff are among the potential buyers who might submit bids on Dec. 11.
EducationTemple’s plans to build a football stadium appear ‘dead,’ even as President John Fry reaffirms his commitment to the football programTemple's president said the university is looking to improve the football program, seek conference championships and bowl matches and drive up attendance at games.
EducationTemple’s plans to build a football stadium appear ‘dead,’ even as President John Fry reaffirms his commitment to the football programTemple's president said the university is looking to improve the football program, seek conference championships and bowl matches and drive up attendance at games.
EducationFor the first time in 10 years, Philly school enrollment is risingEnrollment rose in 10 out of 15 geographic regions, in the city’s alternative schools, in neighborhood high schools and magnet schools. Philadelphia is the nation's eighth largest school district.
EducationFor the first time in 10 years, Philly school enrollment is risingEnrollment rose in 10 out of 15 geographic regions, in the city’s alternative schools, in neighborhood high schools and magnet schools. Philadelphia is the nation's eighth largest school district.
EducationInside one Philly elementary school where emergency-certified teachers are welcomed"Just because they don’t have the certification doesn’t mean they don’t have the skills to teach the class," said Vance McNear, the principal of Forrest Elementary.
EducationInside one Philly elementary school where emergency-certified teachers are welcomed"Just because they don’t have the certification doesn’t mean they don’t have the skills to teach the class," said Vance McNear, the principal of Forrest Elementary.