Education

Proposed guidelines approved by the state Board of Education last week represent the first comprehensive update to Pennsylvania’s science education standards in nearly two decades.

A Duquesne University student who asked to remain anonymous told Pittsburgh City Paper that the professor who said the n-word was Gary Shank of the university’s School of Education.

The once -- and perhaps future -- Second Lady met and offered virtual words of encouragement to educators in a critical part of the state.

As of Sept. 8, Temple had 283 active cases among students and employees, according to the student newspaper, The Temple News. 

It’s time for common sense to guide our disability policies and to restore choice to the individuals we serve. The current, one-size-fits all isn't working.

Reginald B. McNeil previously worked as executive director of capital programs for the Charleston County School District in Charleston, S.C.

Since Pennsylvania reported its first cases of COVID-19 in March, the state has closely tracked outbreaks in nursing homes, prisons and day cares, publishing detailed data to show how those congregate settings affect local...

Psychologists and pediatricians say children learn and develop best in schools, where they can socialize with peers under the eye of watchful adults. 

The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, or PIAA, voted 25-5 to allow fall sports to begin on Monday, Aug. 24, as long as schools approve health and safety plans and submit them to the state first.

Join us on Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. at Retreat Behavioral Health in Ephrata, Pa., for a virutal discussion on the new returning to school and how you can help.