52 Philadelphia schools send students home early due to heat, no air conditioning

52 Philadelphia public schools dismissed early Tuesday due to heat and no AC, per the School District. All in-person after-school activities canceled.

Masterman School Earns Top Honors
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Fox 29's Bob Kelly learns what makes Julia R. Masterman School in the Spring Garden neighborhood so special.

Looking for the best college? New rankings reveal happiest students, best dorms and more

The Princeton Review released its Best Colleges rankings for 2027, highlighting schools in 50 student-driven categories ranging from happiest students and best dorms to campus food.

Police face backlash for using electric shock gloves in Nebraska schools

The gloves are known as G.L.O.V.E.s or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, and police say they can help an officer quickly get control of someone who is refusing commands.

Kensington HS relocation: Families tour Austin Meehan before school year
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Families and students toured Austin Meehan Middle School building as the School District of Philadelphia prepares to temporarily house Kensington High School students amid concerns over asbestos.

Pentagon threatens funding for 30 universities over ties to China

The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.

Philadelphia schools use locked pouches to curb phone distractions

Some Philadelphia schools are planning to use locked pouches or collection systems to keep students off their phones during class, reducing distractions

Police Join Kids On Ice For Free Event
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Fox 29's Bob Kelly heads to the Skatium in Havertown, PA, for a free ice skating for peace event. 

Villanova debuts Cabrini Campus in Radnor after $100 million renovation

Villanova’s new Cabrini Campus in Radnor now offers housing, classrooms, dining, shuttles and a new home for field hockey. Here’s what we know.

These are the best public high schools in PA, NJ and DE for 2026: US News

From Philadelphia's magnet programs to specialized academies in New Jersey and Delaware, U.S. News & World Report is offering families a fresh look at the top-performing classrooms in the region.

District to address Kensington High School asbestos concerns, relocation plans at community meeting

Kensington High School community members will meet on Tuesday night to voice their concerns about a last-minute plan to relocate students and staff to another school building in Northeast Philadelphia after asbestos concerns were uncovered during construction.

Colleges defend ‘content creator’ degree programs

Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.

Jason Arday found dead after resigning amid plagiarism claims

Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.

HVAC, asbestos project delays Kensington High opening: What we know

Kensington High School’s opening is delayed as HVAC work uncovers asbestos concerns. Staff and students will temporarily relocate to Austin Meehan.