College confidence crisis: Is a degree still worth it?
A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.
A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.
Pennsylvania students impersonate teachers using over 20 TikTok accounts
Great Valley Middle School students created more than 20 TikTok accounts to impersonate teachers, and demean staff members.
Great Valley Middle School students created more than 20 TikTok accounts to impersonate teachers, and demean staff members.
Nearly half of student loan borrowers haven't resumed payments
About 19 million student loan borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans.
About 19 million student loan borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans.
Pennsylvania Senate passes bill encouraging school districts to ban students' phone use
Pennsylvania’s Senate has passed legislation to encourage school districts to effectively ban students’ use of cellphones during the school day.
Pennsylvania’s Senate has passed legislation to encourage school districts to effectively ban students’ use of cellphones during the school day.
Temple University appoints Drexel leader John Fry as new president
John Fry, the current president of Drexel University, was announced as Temple's 15th president on Monday following a comprehensive national search.
John Fry, the current president of Drexel University, was announced as Temple's 15th president on Monday following a comprehensive national search.
4 Pro-Palestine students at UPenn face suspensions, activist group says
Four University of Pennsylvania students have been notified by the school’s disciplinary office that they will be suspended due to their involvement in pro-Palestine actions on campus, according to the activist group, Freedom School For Palestine.
Four University of Pennsylvania students have been notified by the school’s disciplinary office that they will be suspended due to their involvement in pro-Palestine actions on campus, according to the activist group, Freedom School For Palestine.
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania no longer on probation, school says
Cheyney University, the oldest historically Black college (HBCU) in the United States, is no longer on probation after the Middle States Commission on Higher Education placed the school on probation last November.
Cheyney University, the oldest historically Black college (HBCU) in the United States, is no longer on probation after the Middle States Commission on Higher Education placed the school on probation last November.
Oklahoma's top education official orders Bible instruction in public schools
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated Bible instruction in public schools for grades 5 through 12, causing backlash from civil rights groups and uncertainty about his authority to enforce the order.
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated Bible instruction in public schools for grades 5 through 12, causing backlash from civil rights groups and uncertainty about his authority to enforce the order.
Oklahoma's state superintendent has been locked out of his own Ed. Dept. website for years
The state superintendent got grilled by a panel member for not having access to the website during a meeting discussing school funding.
The state superintendent got grilled by a panel member for not having access to the website during a meeting discussing school funding.
Pennsylvania Senate passes bill to bar universities and pension funds from divesting from Israel
Pennsylvania’s state Senate approved legislation Thursday that would block state aid from going to any university that boycotts or divests from Israel, following pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the country that included demands for divestment.
Pennsylvania’s state Senate approved legislation Thursday that would block state aid from going to any university that boycotts or divests from Israel, following pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the country that included demands for divestment.
Mayor Cherelle Parker reveals plan for Extended Day, Extended Year School
Mayor Cherelle Parker unveiled new details for her administration's "Extended Day, Extended Year School" initiative Thursday as 25 schools will soon participate in a 2024 pilot program.
Mayor Cherelle Parker unveiled new details for her administration's "Extended Day, Extended Year School" initiative Thursday as 25 schools will soon participate in a 2024 pilot program.
Year-round school in Philadelphia: List of 25 pilot schools revealed for next year
Philadelphia schools participating in the 2024 pilot program will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. five days a week, including six weeks during the summer.
Philadelphia schools participating in the 2024 pilot program will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. five days a week, including six weeks during the summer.
Breakthrough program in Philly helps prepare middle school students while training future teachers
With lots of energy and enthusiasm, the Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia program is officially underway for its 2024 summer session to academically prepare rising middle schoolers in the city for the school year ahead while also encouraging students of color to become educators themselves. Check it out!
With lots of energy and enthusiasm, the Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia program is officially underway for its 2024 summer session to academically prepare rising middle schoolers in the city for the school year ahead while also encouraging students of color to become educators themselves. Check it out!
Which college degrees can land you a job in 2024?
As the new academic year approaches, many college students are undecided about their majors, considering factors like job opportunities. A study by UTS Online identifies the most and least employable degrees in the United States.
As the new academic year approaches, many college students are undecided about their majors, considering factors like job opportunities. A study by UTS Online identifies the most and least employable degrees in the United States.
105-year-old woman earns master's from Stanford University
Virginia “Ginger" Hislop earned a master's degree in education from Stanford University this weekend at 105 years young.
Virginia “Ginger" Hislop earned a master's degree in education from Stanford University this weekend at 105 years young.
Louisiana classrooms must display Ten Commandments under new law
Louisiana is now the first state in the nation to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom - from kindergarten to state-funded universities.
Louisiana is now the first state in the nation to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom - from kindergarten to state-funded universities.
Level Up Baseball Camp is in full swing
FOX 29's Bob Kelly spends some time with the team at Level Up Baseball Camp as their summer heats up.
FOX 29's Bob Kelly spends some time with the team at Level Up Baseball Camp as their summer heats up.
Camden schools dismissing students early this week as heat wave hits
In an effort to keep students and staff safe, the Camden City School District announced on Tuesday that schools will be dismissed early for the rest of the week.
In an effort to keep students and staff safe, the Camden City School District announced on Tuesday that schools will be dismissed early for the rest of the week.
Burlington County Institute of Technology reschedules graduation due to Medford campus threat: police
Graduation day has been postponed for students at the Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) Medford campus due to a threat, the school says.
Graduation day has been postponed for students at the Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) Medford campus due to a threat, the school says.
New Orleans valedictorian graduates top of his class while homeless
Elijah Hogan has lived in a homeless shelter for youth for more than a year.
Elijah Hogan has lived in a homeless shelter for youth for more than a year.