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Can Donald Trump actually eliminate the U.S. Department of Education?

Philadelphia school board's vice president announces intention to resign in April

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Gov. Shapiro lays out sweeping plan to reform higher education in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia public schools hope to raise $40 million by 2028

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Pennsylvania needs $5.4 billion to bring underfunded schools up to par, commission finds

Lawsuit settlement allows Pennsylvania students with disabilities another year in school

To fix public education in Pennsylvania, Democrats propose spending $3.1 billion more

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Philly public school bus drivers, maintenance workers reach contract deal with district

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Scammers steal $3 million from Chester Upland schools with hacked emails and fake online dating profile

Chester Schools Scam

For first 10 days of class, Philly school district students and staff will be required to wear masks

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Schools in Philadelphia region are among most segregated in the U.S.

School Segregation

Enrollment in New Jersey's public schools dropped by 18,000 students since start of COVID-19 pandemic

Many Philly public schools will start the day at new times in August, but families don't know specifics yet

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Masterman High School remains among top 20 schools in U.S. and best in Pennsylvania

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New law requires N.J. school districts to teach diversity and inclusion classes

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Cherry Hill school district becomes first in N.J. to require African American history course in high school

Cherry Hill Black History

Philly teachers union tells members not to return to schools on Monday because of safety concerns

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South Philly's Andrew Jackson School community getting chance to distance itself from namesake's troubling past

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Pennsylvania recommends schools halt in-person learning if they exceed new COVID-19 case thresholds

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Philly Public League suspends high school sports in the city until 2021

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Philly schools unveil COVID-19 reopening plan with hybrid digital schedule

Philly Schools COVID plan

Philly's virtual graduation ceremony will be 'memorable,' Hite promises

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ICE agents arrest mother as she dropped off child at South Philly school

Philadelphia teachers union wants state of emergency declared as two more schools close due to asbestos

School District of Philadelphia touts improvement of city’s schools in annual report card

The War On Drugs again to host concerts to raise money for Philly's public schools

Drexel Hill teacher placed on administrative leave after racist tirade on school property

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Marijuana-laced treats get students sick at West Oak Lane Charter School

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Record number of housing units built in Center City last year — but not enough to offset old trends

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After August heat wave, Philadelphia schools could return to starting classes after Labor Day

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These students work out with a personal trainer during the school day

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Two Philly public schools receive 2018 National Blue Ribbon Designation

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Campus security officers at Cherry Hill high schools carry weapons as of today

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Abington School District 'deeply sorry,' breaks down plan for $25 million gift

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Abington High School receives record $25 million gift for STEM facility

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Filmmaker David Lynch has an idea for combating youth crime in Philly

MLK Day Of Service

Gallery: Curtis students volunteer on MLK Day

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Philadelphia students now have the opportunity to earn an associate's degree while in high school

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Top Philadelphia schools as ranked by new School Performance Profiles

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Masterman Middle School, Central High School top Philly district's School Progress Report

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Kenney's inauguration will raise funds for Philly schools

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Whitemarsh Township's Fourth of July parade back on after backlash

Whitemarsh Parade July 4

Clinical depression among older teens doubled in recent years, analysis finds

Teen Depression Rate

Five acts worth checking out at West Philly's PorchFest

Local Honeymoon PorchFest

Passyunk Passeggiata returns on Thursdays this summer

Passyunk Passeggiata

Phils manager Rob Thomson says Harper beaning "not intentional"

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