WCU continues to raise money to save program that helps students with intellectual disabilities
A local family donated $250,000 over the next five years to save a program at West Chester University, which helps students with intellectual disabilities The donation is part of a matching grant so the university still has fundraising to do. They need to raise $35,000 by Dec. 31.
Poll: Many youths say high school diploma is enough
Although most young Americans believe in the value of higher education, many still consider a high school diploma alone to be enough for success.
Some college graduates would give up coffee, shave head, spend week in jail to erase student loan debt, survey finds
A majority of college graduates with student loans said they would shave their head if the debt could be erased, according to a new survey, and some others said they would consider giving up coffee and even spending a week in jail.
Kelly's Classroom: The Malvern School in Medford
Bob Kelly heads to class in Medford, New Jersey!
Master in Weed? You can do that at this university
For those who ever dreamed of earning a master's degree in marijuana, now is the time to try.
Pa. schools struggling with bus driver shortage
Pennsylvania school districts are struggling with a shortage of bus drivers.
NJ teachers to visit US, Africa slavery sites under new program
New Jersey education and teachers' union officials are vowing to work together on expanding the teaching of black history, including an initiative to send teachers to sites in the United States and Africa associated with the slave trade.
Facing lawsuit, DeVos forgives student loans for 1,500
Facing a federal lawsuit, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said she will forgive certain student loans for more than 1,500 borrowers who attended a pair of now-shuttered for-profit colleges.
Haverford High School receives national recognition from Special Olympics for achievements with inclusion
Haverford High School was nationally recognized Friday for providing exceptional inclusive sports and activities for students with and without disabilities.The school also meets high standards for inclusion, advocacy and respect.
Neural images show no difference in math skills between genders, researchers say
A research team at Carnegie Mellon University found new evidence that there exists no difference in brain function or math ability between genders.
Sen. Kamala Harris introduces new bill to make school days longer
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) announced a new bill on Wednesday, the Family Friendly Schools Act, to make school days longer by a total of three hours.
Bob Kelly visits 5th and 6th Grade Center in Royersford
Bob heads to class in Royersford.
Parents grill officials over discovery of asbestos at North Philadelphia elementary school
Anger boiled over at North Philly’s T.M. Peirce Elementary School Monday night as parents grilled Philadelphia School District officials about the recent discovery of exposed asbestos and flaking paint around pipes in the gym and school bathrooms.
Library patrons may face months-long waiting periods for e-books following policy change for new titles
One of America’s five largest publishing houses, Macmillan Publishers Ltd., announced it will be significantly restricting the sales of its e-books to libraries during the first eight weeks after publication, spurring outrage from public libraries across the country.
North Carolina teacher suspended after allegedly segregating students based on political, religious beliefs
A North Carolina teacher was suspended after she allegedly segregated students — based on their religious and political beliefs.
Gloucester City girl helps with providing free books to kids around Camden area
A local 10-year-old girl is helping to provide free books to kids around the Camden area
Kelly's Classroom: Mother of Providence Regional Catholic School
Bob heads to Wallingford for class!
New version of classic alphabet song changes ‘LMNOP’ part and infuriates the internet
The change was made by an English-learning website to clarify the letters L, M, N, O and P for kids learning their ABCs.
Community leaders protest after asbestos discovered in Philadelphia schools
Parents and community leaders are protesting Monday following the discovery of asbestos at a North Philadelphia elementary school.
South Jersey high school suspends 17 members of football team as consequence of reported fight
JoAnn Pileggi reports on the alleged fight and the 17 Highland Regional High football team members suspended.