SEPTA board approves overhaul of bus routes
Among the changes: Route 45 will be extended to the Navy Yard and Route 79 to University City.
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Liz Magill received $4.4 million from Penn the year after she resigned as president
The financial arrangement was disclosed on Penn’s 990 tax form for that year, made public Thursday. That’s almost twice what she received in 2023 when she worked nearly the full year as president.
Philadelphia School District just passed a $4.6B budget with classroom cuts
The school system faces a $300 million deficit after federal COVID funds dried up.
Emory names longtime administrator as new president
Emory University announced that chief operating officer Christopher L. Augostini will be its next president, starting in the role in September.
Newton Community School District to close 2 elementary schools next year
Emerson Hough and Woodrow Wilson Elementary schools will shut down due to low enrollment, with students transferring to Aurora Heights or Thomas Jefferson.
Gas leak at college on Cape Cod prompts evacuations
National Grid crews responded to Mass. Maritime Academy on Thursday following reports of a large gas leak.
Gov. Kevin Stitt signs law to support childcare industry
Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a new law that introduces changes to childcare rules, including teacher ratios and income-based payment structures.
Black bear escapes into woods after video shows animal on Worcester streets
A black bear escaped into a wooded area after video showed the animal evading police near a high school in Worcester, Thursday afternoon.
Austin ISD’s bid to avoid state takeover rejected by Texas Education Agency
TEA officials on Thursday denied the district’s request to approve a partnership to run its three chronically failing schools that would have put a pause on the campuses' accountability rating.
Houston man sentenced to 45 years in prison for physically abusing ex-girlfriend in New Braunfels
A Houston gang member was sentenced to 45 years in prison for physically abusing a woman he dated in New Braunfels, according to the Comal County District Attorney’s Office.
Emory University elects Christopher L. Augostini 22nd president
The Emory University Board of Trustees unanimously elected Christopher L. Augostini as the school's 22nd president in Atlanta.
Hammond mother says daughter missed graduation after unknowingly taking edible
A Hammond mom says her daughter was barred from her eighth-grade graduation ceremony after unknowingly consumed an edible at school.
Read Jefferson Parish School Board member’s pointed resignation letter
In a letter to fellow Jefferson Parish School Board members and district officials, Steven Guitterrez, a longtime advocate of raising teacher pay, explained why he chose to step down months before the end of...
Maricopa Community Colleges join workforce leaders to strengthen semiconductor training across Southwest
MCC is joining a regional initiative to boost the semiconductor workforce in the Southwest, aligning training with industry needs.
Inside Broward classrooms: How tech-savvy students are using AI to help reshape public education
The Broward County School District is going all in on teaching artificial intelligence, betting that the new technology will encourage families to stay in the public system. There are programs at South Plant...
Gov. Shapiro announces almost $30 million highway investment for Philly stadium district
The state investment will largely be spent on a new I-76 entrance.
30-year-old RTD railing system replaced on Colfax stretch near Auraria Campus The next phase of the Regiona...
The next phase of the Regional Transportation District's Downtown Rail Reconstruction project is set to begin in June.
Scripps National Spelling Bee: Prosper ISD student advances to finals
A student from North Texas is one of the final contestants in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Harriette Cole: My daughter is embarrassed about her college delay
Harriette Cole: Six years ago, she told me she'd be fine because she's smart.
San Jose students take third at national quiz competition
South Bay brainiacs — watch out. A team of five elementary and middle school-aged students in San Jose took home the third place trophy at a recent nationwide Quiz Bowl competition.
‘Broadview Six' prosecutor vows ‘sweeping reforms' after case unraveled
The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois is vowing changes in the office after the prosecution of the "Broadview Six" case fell apart.
Student speaks after confrontation with Fairfield police officer
For the first time since a viral video showed a Fairfield police officer hitting a teen in the head and pulling him by the hair on campus, 16-year-old Maurice...
12-year-old NY boy dies during class trip along Lehigh River in Pennsylvania
Cesar Albarracin Guncay, a 6th grade student from Long Island, NY, died during a class trip on the Lehigh River in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
‘There are no words': Sag Harbor sixth grader dies on class trip to the Poconos
The Sag Harbor boy's name was Cesar Albarracin Guncay. Officials say he drowned.