Pennsylvania Education

Founded in 1984, Mural Arts Philadelphia has created more than 4,000 murals. The nonprofit organization also helps kids hone their artistic and social skills after school.

Former Community College of Philadelphia president Donald Generals tried to get his job back in court, but a judge ordered against it.

Three school administrators, including District Superintendent Steven Yanni, have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by an external law firm.

Community members testified about staff shortages and advocated for support for unhoused and immigrant students.

The joint venture of Jefferson Health, the city school district and Esperanza College aims to address the shortage of health care workers.

The CCP announcement came after former president Donald General’s contract wasn’t renewed.

The Thursday meeting saw calls for more library funding, addressing the district's staffing shortages and deteriorating buildings.

Researchers at Saint Joseph’s University are collaborating with Bancroft, a New Jersey nonprofit, to pilot AI technology with people in assisted living communities.

Each year, there are about 43 million such violations nationwide, according to a 2024 survey by the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services.

Philly high school graduation rates sit below the national average. The program 9th Grade On-Track ensures participating students have a staff member to mentor them.

The PASS program is funded by a foundation supporting the integration of arts and technology into education.

The lab, opening next week, will offer classes to local students in robotics, cyber security, video game design — and of course, golf course management.

The School District of Philadelphia will spend 40% of its reserves in order to avoid budget cuts for one more year. After that, there are no guarantees.

After reaching a tentative agreement on a new contract with the faculty and staff union, the college said today’s classes, work and activities will continue as scheduled.

CCP administration says it has been consistently negotiating and is committed to reaching an agreement.