Anna Herman at The U School in North Philly has written a new curriculum unit to help students understand how geography shapes lives, communities, and futures.

The district remains far from its goal that more than half of students will achieve proficient math and reading scores by 2030.

The school district and outside organizations are launching tools to make the process simpler but families say it’s still too complicated and stressful to navigate.

Building a new school library at William C. Bryant elementary took nearly a year and support from several community organizations. Now, students will have access to more than 5,000 new books.

School board members voted to approve a raise and contract extension for Superintendent Tony Watlington Thursday night.

District officials see the program as a way for parents and guardians to build connections with schools and communities.

The new contract provides raises for teachers but relies on state funding increases that may not materialize. The board also approved short-term borrowing amid budget uncertainty.

Philadelphia Academies Inc. is bringing its 9th Grade Success Network to four new district schools.

From SEPTA cuts to school vouchers, here’s what we’re keeping our eyes on this year.

The three-year agreement, announced hours before students returned to classrooms, could end the threat of a teachers strike this school year.