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Nationally, the average tenure of big city school superintendents is now three and a half years, reports the latest Philadelphia Public School Notebook, in which players in the city’s education scene comment on our challenges. The last three Philadelphia...

Located at the intersection of Locust and 47th Streets, the Henry C. Lea Elementary School is in a state of positive change with the school’s motto being “Teachers Teach — Students Study — Parents Participate.” “I invite you to come out and visit our school,” said...

The School District of Philadelphia should not be waiting for Superman, or Superwoman, but looking for a new leader who would be – in the words of one knowledgeable education insider – "hitting the ground learning." The city should regard its recent experience with...

Parents from seven schools came together on Saturday, 11/12, for a Parent Leadership Institute held by ACTION United, with Parent Power.  Parents shared concerns about resources, lack of college preparation, overemphasis on test-taking skills, and the need for greater...

For the first time in more than a decade, school vouchers have a legitimate chance of becoming a reality in Pennsylvania. On Oct. 26, the state Senate voted 27-22 to approve Gov. Corbett’s education initiative. If SB 1 passes the House, it will undoubtedly be hailed...

This fall, Governor Tom Corbett is hoping to make good on a campaign promise by creating a voucher program for Pennsylvania's public school students. The state-funded vouchers would pay for tuition at private and religious schools. Some critics call Corbett's voucher...

A Philadelphia novelist, teacher, and arts advocate is the newest School Reform Commission member. Mayor Nutter on Monday named Lorene Cary to the five-member governing body of the Philadelphia School District - a group dogged by controversy in recent months for...