Teachers

Phillies IBX Honor Roll

These teachers are being recognized by the Phillies, IBX for their extraordinary dedication

Meet Haverford High School's Leon Smith, 2026 National Teacher of the Year

Leon Smith teacher

This New Jersey high school teacher makes movies on his summer breaks

These Are My Friends

Philly school district plans to cut hundreds of positions to reduce $300 million deficit, but no layoffs are coming

School District budget cuts

Health Insurance

Outstanding teachers can be nominated to receive a VIP package from the Phillies and IBX

Phillies IBX Teachers

In proposal to close 20 Philly public schools, district says it's learned from mistakes it made in 2013

Penn Treaty

Atlantic City teacher teams up with Jimmy Fallon and Jonathan Groff on 'Password' holiday special

Password Brittany Smith

Pennsylvania's new budget tightens cyber charter oversight, boosts school funding

PA budget schools

Philadelphia teachers union ratifies new contract with school district

teachers union contract

Philadelphia teachers union to vote on tentative new contract

Philly Teachers Contract

Philadelphia teachers union, school district reach tentative new contract

School district teachers union deal

Philadelphia teachers could strike as school year approaches if contract talks stall

philly teachers contract

How Trump's education cuts could have long-term impact on organizations that serve schools

Trump Education Cuts

Philadelphia teachers union votes to authorize strike amid contract negotiations

Philadelphia teachers strike

Health Insurance

Technology teacher recognized by Phillies, IBX for extraordinary work at West Philly school

IBX Honor Roll

Teacher shortage crisis deepens as states lower standards to fill classrooms

Philly child care workers rally for living wages as City Council president pledges support

pay early childhood

To celebrate teachers and nurses, these restaurants are offering freebies this week

Philly school district is updating its reassignment room process for teachers facing misconduct investigations

Reassignment Rooms Philadelphia

Mayor Parker's proposed raise for Philly teachers won't do much to close the pay gap with suburban school districts

teacher salaries parker

Health Insurance

Know an extraordinary teacher? Nominate them to receive a VIP package from the Phillies and IBX

Citizens Bank Park

Protesters interrupt Philly school board meeting, calling for Northeast High teacher's reinstatement

School board protest

Temple faculty union reaches tentative contract agreement with university

Temple Faculty Union

Wawa to offer free coffee for teachers and school staff during first two weeks of September

wawa free coffee teachers

Abington School District joins growing push to restrict students' use of cell phones in class

Abington School Phones

Great Valley Middle School students created fictitious TikTok accounts to impersonate, harass teachers

great valley middle school tiktok

Two local educators are in the running for America's Favorite Teacher

Teacher Jim Rockenbach

Man, woman sentenced to life in prison for murder-for-hire shooting of Philly teacher

Rachel King Shooting

Former J.R. Masterman School teacher fatally struck by car while biking in Roxborough

Cyclist Killed Masterman

Dress like Ms. Teagues with new 'Abbott Elementary' clothing line aimed at teachers

JCPenney 'Abbott Elementary' collection

Pennsylvania Senate bills rekindle fight over Gov. Shapiro’s school voucher deal

Teachers can get free coffee at Wawa every day in September

Wawa Coffee Teachers

At Delaware County Community College, aspiring teachers can begin earning their degrees as high school students

DCCC Teacher program

Delaware County teacher to play 'Jeopardy!' this week

broomall teacher jeopardy

Pennsylvania student teachers could receive $10,000 stipend under proposed law

Student Teacher Stipend

Man, woman plotted killing of teacher at Dunkin' drive-thru in Cheltenham, prosecutors say

Rachel King Shooting Cheltenham

Quinta Brunson to deliver keynote address to education school grads at Penn

quinta brunson commencement

Having raised $1 million, the Eagles Christmas album is now benefiting Philly classrooms and various charities

'A Philly Special Christmas' donations

Wawa and Dunkin’ Donuts give teachers free coffee to celebrate new school year

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

School COVID Policy

New Jersey schools will form threat assessment teams in effort to prevent student violence

New Jersey school threat assessment

Pennsylvania seeks to reverse teacher shortage, diversify staff in K-12 schools with new plan

Teacher Shortage

Philadelphia teacher to compete on 'Jeopardy!' starting Monday

Jeopardy ERICA WEINER-AMACHI

Page 1 of 5 next

Marriage Cancer Rates

The health benefits of relationships are significant — as new cancer research reiterates

Healthy aging study

Better fitness leads to a longer life with fewer chronic conditions, study finds

Abortion Supreme Court

Supreme Court preserves access to abortion drug via telehealth – at least for now

IBX Nurse Award

Know a nurse that exceeds expectations? IBX seeks nominations for its Sunshine Award

World Cup Health

Philly's health department views World Cup risks through 'prevention lens' to protect public

Hantavirus Update CDC

CDC boosts staff monitoring hantavirus but says public health risk remains low

Just In

The contents of this website, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained on this website, are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice.

ahealthierphilly is sponsored by Independence Blue Cross, the leading health insurance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania, serving nearly 2.5 million people in the region, providing health news and related information that leads to a more informed, healthier life.

ahealthierphilly and its health-related information resources are not a substitute for the medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment that patients receive from their physicians or health care providers and are not meant to be the practice of medicine, the practice of nursing, or to carry out any professional health care advice or service in the state where you live. Nothing in this website is meant to be used for medical or nursing diagnosis or professional treatment.

Always seek the advice of your physician or other licensed health care provider. Always consult your health care provider before beginning any new treatment, or if you have any questions regarding your health condition. You should not disregard medical advice, or delay seeking medical advice, because of something you read on this site. In the event of a medical emergency, call a doctor or 911 immediately.

This website does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this website. Descriptions of, references to, or links to other products, publications, or services does not imply endorsement of any kind. Reliance on any information provided by this website is solely at your own risk.

Although we try to keep the information on the site as accurate as possible, ahealthierphilly disclaims any warranty concerning its accuracy, timeliness and completeness of content, and any other warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. ahealthierphilly also reserves the right to temporarily or permanently discontinue this website, any page or any functionality at any time and without any notice.

The website and its content are provided on an “as is” basis.

© 2026 WWB Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved