Last day of school for Philly kids has bittersweet moments
While kids are excited to be done with a school year, some shed some tears as they reflect on the wonderful teachers they had.
While kids are excited to be done with a school year, some shed some tears as they reflect on the wonderful teachers they had.
Some of Mayor Cherelle Parker's school board nominees face pushback in City Council
There were tense moments in Philadelphia City Hall Friday as some members of City Council pressed school board nominees on the closure of Black-led charter schools.
There were tense moments in Philadelphia City Hall Friday as some members of City Council pressed school board nominees on the closure of Black-led charter schools.
Some of Mayor Cherelle Parker's school board nominees facing pushback
There were tense moments in Philadelphia City Hall Friday as some members of City Council pressed school board nominees on the closure of Black-led charter schools.
There were tense moments in Philadelphia City Hall Friday as some members of City Council pressed school board nominees on the closure of Black-led charter schools.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts donates $200k to Philadelphia schools for new air conditioning in 10 schools
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is stepping up to help Philadelphia students learn in a comfortable environment.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is stepping up to help Philadelphia students learn in a comfortable environment.
Mayor Cherelle Parker announces list of summer activities for young people
Trying to turn the corner on violence, Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders announce a long list of activities aimed at keeping young people active and engaged and out of trouble.
Trying to turn the corner on violence, Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders announce a long list of activities aimed at keeping young people active and engaged and out of trouble.
Students, teachers in Philly schools react to earthquake
School was in session in Philadelphia when the 4.8 earthquake hit. Teachers did their best to calm and reassure students.
School was in session in Philadelphia when the 4.8 earthquake hit. Teachers did their best to calm and reassure students.
School District of Philadelphia, teachers union reach tentative agreement on contract extension
The School District of Philadelphia and the union representing its teachers reached a tentative agreement on an extension to their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The School District of Philadelphia and the union representing its teachers reached a tentative agreement on an extension to their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
School board application deadline looms as Mayor Parker seeks more teachers, funds for building repair
Applications close Friday for the nine members of the Philadelphia School Board Mayor Cherelle Parker will submit to City Council at a time when city schools face great challenges and opportunities.
Applications close Friday for the nine members of the Philadelphia School Board Mayor Cherelle Parker will submit to City Council at a time when city schools face great challenges and opportunities.
School board application deadline looms, Mayor Parker looks to build her vision for district
Applications close Friday for the nine members of the Philadelphia School Board Mayor Cherelle Parker will submit to City Council at a time when city schools face great challenges and opportunities.
Applications close Friday for the nine members of the Philadelphia School Board Mayor Cherelle Parker will submit to City Council at a time when city schools face great challenges and opportunities.
Video: Violent fighting among girls leads to lockdown, suspensions at high school in West Philly
Caught on camera, violent fights break out at a West Philadelphia high school. In video shared, violent fighting among students is seen, as staff struggle to stop them and the district said even parents were involved.
Caught on camera, violent fights break out at a West Philadelphia high school. In video shared, violent fighting among students is seen, as staff struggle to stop them and the district said even parents were involved.
Video shows fighting, chaos in a West Philly high school
Several videos shared with FOX 29 showed what appeared to be students, parents involved in fighting inside the school building.
Several videos shared with FOX 29 showed what appeared to be students, parents involved in fighting inside the school building.
School board member resigns after receiving backlash for controversial Facebook post on Israel-Hamas war
Jamina Clay-Dingle is resigning from the Colonial School Board following a controversial Facebook post about the Israel-Hamas war. However, she plans to remain the Assistant Superintendent for the School District of Philadelphia.
Jamina Clay-Dingle is resigning from the Colonial School Board following a controversial Facebook post about the Israel-Hamas war. However, she plans to remain the Assistant Superintendent for the School District of Philadelphia.
American Education Week: Philly schools highlight initiatives to motivate, inspire students
Schools in Philadelphia celebrated American Education Week by highlighting programs helping to motivate and inspire students across the district.
Schools in Philadelphia celebrated American Education Week by highlighting programs helping to motivate and inspire students across the district.
Possible asbestos temporarily closes South Philadelphia school as students go virtual
Out of an abundance of caution, Southwark School is now closed for repairs, which officials say could take several weeks.
Out of an abundance of caution, Southwark School is now closed for repairs, which officials say could take several weeks.
South Philadelphia school temporarily closes due to possible asbestos
Out of an abundance of caution, Southwark School is now closed for repairs, which officials say could take several weeks.
Out of an abundance of caution, Southwark School is now closed for repairs, which officials say could take several weeks.
School District of Philadelphia sets new guidelines for athletic event attendees after recent chaos
Students and spectators who attend sporting events hosted by schools within the School District of Philadelphia will have to abide by new security measures.
Students and spectators who attend sporting events hosted by schools within the School District of Philadelphia will have to abide by new security measures.
Late summer heat wave prompts early Philly school dismissals
Wednesday marks day four of a late summer heat wave enveloping the Delaware Valley and dozens of Philadelphia schools will dismiss early Thursday and Friday again.
Wednesday marks day four of a late summer heat wave enveloping the Delaware Valley and dozens of Philadelphia schools will dismiss early Thursday and Friday again.
Late summer heat wave prompts early Philly school dismissals
Wednesday marks day four of a late summer heat wave enveloping the Delaware Valley and dozens of Philadelphia schools will dismiss early Thursday and Friday again.
Wednesday marks day four of a late summer heat wave enveloping the Delaware Valley and dozens of Philadelphia schools will dismiss early Thursday and Friday again.
Dozens of Philly schools dismissing early Thursday, Friday due to extreme heat: district
Dozens of Philadelphia schools with inadequate cooling equipment will dismiss for the rest of the week due to sweltering temperatures are forecasted for the city.
Dozens of Philadelphia schools with inadequate cooling equipment will dismiss for the rest of the week due to sweltering temperatures are forecasted for the city.
City leaders vow to keep students safe with increased school safety plan: 'We're doing everything we can'
As the academic year begins in Philadelphia, city leaders vowed Wednesday to keep students safer following a school year in which over 200 students were shot and more than two dozen died.
As the academic year begins in Philadelphia, city leaders vowed Wednesday to keep students safer following a school year in which over 200 students were shot and more than two dozen died.