Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools

The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.

Judge blocks limits on graduate student loans

A federal judge struck down part of a Trump administration policy that would have restricted access to federal loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other specialized fields.

Camp Kelly: Sports Broadcasting At Villanova
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Fox 29's Bob Kelly gets a lesson alongside sports fans at Sports Broadcasting Camp on the campus of Villanova University.

Bob Scores At Philadelphia Union Youth Camp
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Fox 29's Bob Kelly scores a custom kit from the Philadelphia Union during youth camp in Chester, PA.

Trump administration to cut student loan interest rates

With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.

Multi-Sports Camp Offers Something For Everyone
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Fox 29's Bob Kelly joins in the fun at Nike Multi-Sports Camp at Sofive Field in Hatfield, PA.

Camp Kelly: LevelUp Baseball
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Fox 29's Bob Kelly takes the field with campers from LevelUp Baseball in West Chester, PA.

Philadelphia leaders secure funding to prevent 340 school job cuts

In a press conference Wednesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker said that Philadelphia has secured a five-year plan to prevent 340 critical school-based job cuts, closing a $300 million deficit for the School District of Philadelphia caused by the expiration of federal Covid relief funds.

52 Philadelphia schools to close early Thursday, June 11 as heat strains cooling systems

The School District of Philadelphia announced early dismissal for 52 schools on Thursday, June 11, 2026, due to ongoing high temperatures and inadequate cooling systems.

Kelly's Classroom: Haddon Heights Jr/Sr High School
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Fox 29's Bob Kelly visits Haddon Heights Jr/Sr High School in Camden County, NJ, ahead of their episode of "The ClassH-Room.

Tampa school zone catches 6,000 speeders in 2 days as city weighs $100 camera fines

Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones. 

Trump administration seeks federal grant oversight

The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.

These states lead the nation in racial equality in education, study finds

A recent WalletHub study found that districts serving fewer Black and Hispanic students receive about $900 to $1,000 more per student on average, highlighting persistent racial disparities in education.

Education Department abandons civil rights focus on Black students

The Department of Education under President Trump is ending generations of addressing inequities for Black students, in some cases withholding federal funds for programs that aim to help them.

PA House and Senate approve bell-to-bell cell phone ban for schools

Pennsylvania House and Senate have both passed legislation requiring a bell-to-bell cell phone ban in schools, with bipartisan support.