Murphy signs bill overhauling NJ teacher health benefits
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday signed sweeping bipartisan legislation overhauling public teachers’ health benefits that lawmakers say could save $1 billion a year over seven years.
Camp Kelly: Treehouse Yoga For Children Summer Camp
Bob is heading to camp in West Chester.
What will the upcoming school year look like?
What will back-to-school look like this year? It could look a lot different.
New Jersey schools to plan for in-person learning in fall
New Jersey’s schools will be open for in-person instruction in the fall, as long as COVID-19 trends don’t worsen, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Friday.
Philadelphia school officials revamping security protocols
Philadelphia school officials are making changes regarding how the district handles security.
Gov. DeSantis announces $500 million to raise salaries of Florida teachers
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that will raise teacher's salaries. He said that he hopes this will entice more people to go into teaching and help them have a good minimum salary and meet end's meet.
California schools chief: Officers needed in some schools but they need to be trained in bias
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond said the officers would be needed to protect students from dangers, including school shootings or bomb threats but officers would no longer be called upon to discipline misbehaving students.
HS valedictorian earns perfect attendance since pre-K, receives more than $430K in scholarships
Ashanti Palmer graduated from Nellie A. Thornton High School and the Performing & Visual Arts Magnet Program in New York.
Camp Kelly: Camp Sam
Bob heads to camp in Deptford Township, New Jersey.
Monmouth University removes Woodrow Wilson's name from building
A New Jersey university removed the name of former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson from one of its most prominent buildings, citing efforts to increase diversity and inclusiveness.
Mayor Kenney designates Juneteenth as official city holiday
Mayor Jim Kenney announced that the City of Philadelphia will designate Juneteenth as an official city holiday.
Bensalem High School seniors graduate during socially distant ceremony at Parx Casino
Bensalem High School seniors celebrated a social distant commencement at Parx Casino Friday night.
How to pay off student loans when you’re broke
If you can’t pay your student loans, these tips could help.
Yale University offers free course on African American history ‘from emancipation to the present’
There are a number of free courses offered online about the history of the black experience in America to those seeking to educate themselves and give context to recent events.
School District of Philadelphia hosts virtual graduation
Former Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins served as the Keynote speaker as FOX 29’s Bob Kelly was featured as one of the event’s emcees.
Philadelphia School District to honor students with virtual graduation ceremonies
The virtual graduation will be held at 11 a.m. on June 9 with Malcolm Jenkins as the keynote speaker.
Temple University cites 'best interest' in refusal to cut ties with Philadelphia Police Department
After video surfaced of a Philadelphia Police Department officer "abusing" a Temple University student, current students and alumni of the school began a petition demanding the end of the police department's affiliation.
North Central University creates scholarship in George Floyd's honor, urges other colleges to follow suit
North Central University says it is creating a scholarship to be awarded to students of color in the memory of George Floyd.
Officials: Pennsylvania schools can reopen in-person teaching on July 1
Elementary and secondary schools inside Pennsylvania’s less restrictive reopening zones can resume teaching in person and other activities at the end of June, the Education Department said Wednesday.
Boy, 13, graduates California city college with 4 associates degrees, youngest in school’s history
A 13-year-old boy graduated from a city college in Southern California this week with his fourth associate’s degree, making him the youngest graduate in the school’s history.