Kahn-Tineta Smith wanted to be a teacher since she was a small child, but then ‘life happened.’ A district program helped her get the certification she needed.

Tony Watlington shared his priorities for this new school year including how to better train and recruit new teachers. He also hopes to rebuild trust with the school community through better customer service tools.

The district introduced a revised lottery system in 2022 to make the process more equitable, but students and educators have sharply criticized it.

A $150,000 federal grant will help an alliance of educators, policymakers, and others draw up a plan to increase the number of school libraries.

The additional revenue over 5 years announced by Mayor Cherelle Parker will help pay for Parent University and extended-day pilot programs.

Teachers will start using teaching methods and materials that align to what’s now widely considered the best approach to literacy instruction. But experts caution it won’t solve all problems overnight.

College Together helps Philly students take a different path to a college degree

The city school board has rejected the Global Leadership Academy high school's charter application again, citing academic concerns.

Philadelphia needs to hire more than 450 teachers, especially in special education

Increased state education spending now will more than pay for itself as more students graduate and attend college, report finds