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Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary Khalid Mumin learned a lot from the students at J.P. McCaskey High School on Thursday.

Two Penn State researchers join us this week to discuss their recent findings on the connection between state-mandated civics tests and voter turnout.

The belief persists that increasing phonics instruction is the answer to students’ apparent lack of progress in reading. While pronouncing words requires phonemic awareness, phonics, and practice, “reading” without meaning

Over the past few weeks, nearly 55.4 million K-12th grade students in the U.S. returned to school. Missing from their classrooms? At least 55,000 teachers, according to new data published

School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. said he is optimistic that a tentative agreement will be reached with the union representing the district’s cafeteria and student climate staff

View the The Philadelphia Tribune for Friday, September 22, 2023

According to Penn State's Center for Education Evaluation and Policy Analysis, the state has seen a more than 60 percent decline in teaching certification.

According to Penn State's Center for Education Evaluation and Policy Analysis, the state has seen a more than 60 percent decline in teaching certification.

Area school districts have faced a significant challenge in recent years attracting and retaining high-quality teachers, but many are now turning the tide through innovative measures and strategies. D...

Securing a spot as an art teacher at Penn Manor High School felt like hitting the lottery for Heather Stief.