SEPTA stepping up security as Philadelphia school year begins
Tens of thousands of students rely on public transportation to get them to and from school every day in Philadelphia.
Tens of thousands of students rely on public transportation to get them to and from school every day in Philadelphia.
California principal on leave after high school pep rally dance causes stir
As schools are starting up once again for the upcoming school year, one Central Valley principal is already benched for the time being after participating in a controversial performance, creating a stir amongst students and parents.
As schools are starting up once again for the upcoming school year, one Central Valley principal is already benched for the time being after participating in a controversial performance, creating a stir amongst students and parents.
Burlington County school district considers eliminating bus service as they search for qualified drivers
The new school year is fast approaching and it’s starting with controversy in one Burlington County school district, where parents are firing back against a plan to eliminate some of the district's bus service.
The new school year is fast approaching and it’s starting with controversy in one Burlington County school district, where parents are firing back against a plan to eliminate some of the district's bus service.
Burlington County school district considers eliminating bus service
The new school year is fast approaching and it?s starting with controversy in one Burlington County school district, where parents are firing back against a plan to eliminate some of the district's bus service.
The new school year is fast approaching and it?s starting with controversy in one Burlington County school district, where parents are firing back against a plan to eliminate some of the district's bus service.
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.
Philadelphia schools 2024-25 calendar: Key dates, events and important information
The back-to-school season is in full swing, and Philadelphia students will be back in the classroom by next week. Here's everything you need to know:
The back-to-school season is in full swing, and Philadelphia students will be back in the classroom by next week. Here's everything you need to know:
Deptford parents pack school board meeting after bus services controversy
Deptford Township School District parents are expressing their frustrations during a packed school board meeting after the district reversed a controversial decision to cut school bus services for some students.
Deptford Township School District parents are expressing their frustrations during a packed school board meeting after the district reversed a controversial decision to cut school bus services for some students.
Parents speak out at packed school board meeting amid bus services controversy
Deptford Township School District parents are expressing their frustrations during a packed school board meeting after the district reversed a controversial decision to cut school bus services for some students.
Deptford Township School District parents are expressing their frustrations during a packed school board meeting after the district reversed a controversial decision to cut school bus services for some students.
31% of parents will take on debt for back-to-school shopping, survey finds
A new survey reveals that many parents are facing financial impacts as they shop for their child’s school supplies and other necessities this year.
A new survey reveals that many parents are facing financial impacts as they shop for their child’s school supplies and other necessities this year.
Owen J. Roberts School District to begin school with later start times
Parents in Pottstown are preparing for a new change ahead their kids' return to school next week as the Owen J. Roberts School District announced it will begin school with later start times.
Parents in Pottstown are preparing for a new change ahead their kids' return to school next week as the Owen J. Roberts School District announced it will begin school with later start times.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington discusses upcoming school year
FOX 29's Jeff Cole sits down with Dr. Watlington to talk about what lies ahead in the 2024-2025 school year.
FOX 29's Jeff Cole sits down with Dr. Watlington to talk about what lies ahead in the 2024-2025 school year.
Back to school: Former UArts students find new home at Moore College of Art and Design
It’s back to school for many college students and Saturday was move-in day at Moore College of Art and Design. That’s where some former UArts students are now starting a brand new chapter after UArts sudden closure in June.
It’s back to school for many college students and Saturday was move-in day at Moore College of Art and Design. That’s where some former UArts students are now starting a brand new chapter after UArts sudden closure in June.
Moore College of Art and Design welcomes former UArts students
Saturday was move-in day at Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, and among the new incoming students are dozens of former University of the Arts students.
Saturday was move-in day at Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, and among the new incoming students are dozens of former University of the Arts students.
Back to school: Find out how non-profit keeps teachers' classrooms supplied
When it comes to back to school, it’s not just about getting the students ready, but the teachers as well. Making sure they have the supplies and resources they need is crucial. In Delaware County, there’s a non-profit doing just that.
When it comes to back to school, it’s not just about getting the students ready, but the teachers as well. Making sure they have the supplies and resources they need is crucial. In Delaware County, there’s a non-profit doing just that.
Camp Kelly: Child Steps Early Childhood Learning Academy in Havertown
Bob heads to a foam party at Child Steps in Havertown.
Bob heads to a foam party at Child Steps in Havertown.
Kids use financial life skills to create, sell their own products after entrepreneurship program
Young kids took a free 6-week entrepreneur program at the Marian Anderson Recreation Center where they learned how to create a bunch of their own products which they got to sell during a pop-up shop event Thursday. Check it out!
Young kids took a free 6-week entrepreneur program at the Marian Anderson Recreation Center where they learned how to create a bunch of their own products which they got to sell during a pop-up shop event Thursday. Check it out!
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.
Abington School School District cellphone ban: Everything you need to know
Abington School District is joining the many schools implementing a cellphone ban for the 2024-2025 school year.
Abington School District is joining the many schools implementing a cellphone ban for the 2024-2025 school year.