Extreme heat forces early dismissal for over 60 Philadelphia schools
More than 60 Philadelphia public schools with ‘inadequate cooling’ will close early on Tuesday and Wednesday due to forecasted extreme heat.
More than 60 Philadelphia public schools with ‘inadequate cooling’ will close early on Tuesday and Wednesday due to forecasted extreme heat.
Back to school: Teacher vacancies place kids at disadvantage; how Philly district is seeking solutions
Thousands of Philadelphia students are heading back to school and the need for teachers is still as crucial as ever. So, how is the district working to find solutions?
Thousands of Philadelphia students are heading back to school and the need for teachers is still as crucial as ever. So, how is the district working to find solutions?
Philly still in need of teachers as first day of class approaches
The School District of Philadelphia is still short nearly 400 teachers. The district is seeking solutions to ease first day concerns.
The School District of Philadelphia is still short nearly 400 teachers. The district is seeking solutions to ease first day concerns.
Back to school: Safety concerns, positive student improvements addressed by Philly superintendent
School District of Philadelphia Tony Watlington sits down one-on-one with FOX 29 reporter Jeff Cole talking of positive student improvements and attendance, as well as addressing safety concerns.
School District of Philadelphia Tony Watlington sits down one-on-one with FOX 29 reporter Jeff Cole talking of positive student improvements and attendance, as well as addressing safety concerns.
School District of Philadelphia superintendent talks of improvements in keeping kids in classroom
Philadelphia?s Superintendent of Schools, Tony Watlington, is looking forward to the start of the new academic year and tells FOX 29 he?s focused on his goal of making the school district the fastest improving big school system in the country.
Philadelphia?s Superintendent of Schools, Tony Watlington, is looking forward to the start of the new academic year and tells FOX 29 he?s focused on his goal of making the school district the fastest improving big school system in the country.
Back to school: Air conditioning comes to 7 Philly schools due to Jalen Hurts donation
Jalen Hurts is helping kids stay comfortable at seven schools as Philly kids get back to the classroom.
Jalen Hurts is helping kids stay comfortable at seven schools as Philly kids get back to the classroom.
Back to school: 7 schools now equipped with air conditioning due to Jalen Hurts donation
Jalen Hurts made a sizable donation for seven Philadelphia schools to be outfitted with air conditioning units and those units are now operational.
Jalen Hurts made a sizable donation for seven Philadelphia schools to be outfitted with air conditioning units and those units are now operational.
Last day of school for Philly students is bittersweet: 'I won’t have my best teacher in the world next year'
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.
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.