Mayor Nutter, schools chief to rally for extra aid
Mayor Nutter and Philadelphia School District Superintendent William Hite Jr. will rally for additional city and state aid for city schools this morning.
Brooklyn parents, teachers fear local drivers
Two Dyker Heights schools report unsafe drivers posing serious threats to their students’ safety.
Philly schools chief: Charter expansion ‘irresponsible’
The Philadelphia School District recommends no charter school expansions during the 2013-14 school year given the district’s financial constraints.
School Reform Commission votes to close another school
Philadelphia’s School Reform Commission voted Thursday to approve the city school district’s recommendation to close M. Hall Stanton Elementary School.
Childrens’ ‘fabricated’ story caused North Philly schools lockdown
Police said four children falsely claimed woman pointed shotgun at them, causing lockdowns at two schools.
Gossip: Norweigan schools cancel classes for Justin Bieber concert
Officials at five Norwegian schools have reportedly rescheduled their midterm exams so as not to coincide with a pair of Justin Bieber concerts later this month, according to Fox News.
Boston teacher running 155-mile marathon across The Sahara Desert to buy laptops for her students
This time next week, a fearless and fit Allston teacher will square off against 155-miles of sand dunes, desert-mountains, 120 degree heat, snakes and scorching sun, all for her students.
Report: State to take over Camden schools
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is expected to announce Monday morning that the state will take over Camden’s schools. Christie [...]
Pa. school bans Axe body spray
Freedom High School asked students to lay off the Axe due to a classmate with a “life threatening” allergy.
Panel approves closure of 22 low-performing schools
The Panel for Educational Policy voted on Monday night to approve the closing of 22 city schools.