A wave of progressive school board members faces off with the state Charter Appeal Board, still filled with appointees of former GOP Gov. Tom Corbett. Local boards are being more assertive about setting stricter standards for charter applications.

Three of the company's four schools operate without signed charter agreements

Mayor Kenney, Superintendent William Hite, and school board members joined the schools in celebration.

Several states cracked down on cyber charters this school year, but Pennsylvania was not among them

The Fordham Institute looked at District data related to suspensions. The National Education Policy Center took issue with Fordham’s findings.

All outlets in every school will be checked. Each school also will receive hydration stations.