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January 14, 2022 | 5:26 AM

School can’t ‘cure every societal ill’ GOP lawyers argue in cross-examination of Philly school superintendent

Defense attorney John Krill sought to paint a rosier picture of the state’s largest school district than the one Hite presented in his direct testimony.

By Mallory Falk/WHYY

January 13, 2022 | 5:28 AM

Bellefonte school board returns to Native American logo and ‘Red Raiders’ nickname

The cost to change the image on scoreboards, gym floors and elsewhere is estimated at around $100,000.

By Emily Reddy/WPSU

January 12, 2022 | 5:24 AM

Philadelphia school superintendent cites staffing shortfalls and crumbling infrastructure as proof of unconstitutional school system

Two midstate districts are part of the suit — the School District of Lancaster and the Shenandoah Valley School District.

By Mallory Falk/WHYY

January 3, 2022 | 5:28 AM

Penn State announces spring semester will be in person, as state infections hit all-time high

Vaccination rates of both students and full-time employees on the University Park campus are around 90%.

By Emily Reddy/WPSU

December 17, 2021 | 5:17 AM

Schools in Central Pa. and elsewhere step up security in response to threats on TikTok

Educators in states like Pennsylvania, Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Montana, and New York says there would be an increased police presence because of the threats.

By Carolyn Thompson/The Associated Press

December 15, 2021 | 9:53 AM

Penn State and other colleges go back to drawing board — again — to fight COVID-19

Rising cases at the University of Pennsylvania led to a ban on indoor social events last Thursday. Penn State has extended mask requirements into next year.

By Collin Binkley/The Associated Press

December 14, 2021 | 5:14 AM

Pennsylvania Senate aims to bar school COVID-19 vaccine rule

Neither the state nor any school district in Pennsylvania require the COVID-19 vaccination to attend school.

By The Associated Press

December 13, 2021 | 10:13 AM

‘It’s like we’re giving permission for these kids to struggle’: Inside a rural school district suing Pa. for more equitable funding

When businesses leave, Panther Valley also loses part of its tax base, pushing the already cashed-strapped district closer to the brink.

By Mallory Falk/WHYY

December 10, 2021 | 9:36 AM

Threats put central Pa. school districts on alert, disrupt classes

Police are investigating the threats made in the Susquehanna Township and Solanco school districts

By Jan Murphy/PennLive

December 9, 2021 | 5:38 AM

Pa. Supreme Court grapples with the legality of state school masking mandate

The justices have ordered the directive, which took effect in early September, will remain in place while they consider a legal challenge.

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press

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