Dozens of Philadelphia schools going virtual on Friday due to extreme heat
More than 50 Philadelphia schools are being forced to hold virtual classes on Friday, June 5, because of forecasted heat in the city.
More than 50 Philadelphia schools are being forced to hold virtual classes on Friday, June 5, because of forecasted heat in the city.
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.
Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones.
Upper Dublin Girls Basketball and Swim Teams Are State Champions
The Upper Dublin girls swimming and basketball teams win PIAA State Championships!
The Upper Dublin girls swimming and basketball teams win PIAA State Championships!
FCC launches review of $3B school internet program over screen time concerns
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pennsylvania House and Senate have both passed legislation requiring a bell-to-bell cell phone ban in schools, with bipartisan support.
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Kelly's Classroom: St. Jude School
Fox 29's Bob Kelly Fox 29's visits St. Jude School in Chalfont, PA, ahead of their episode of "The ClassH-Room.
Fox 29's Bob Kelly Fox 29's visits St. Jude School in Chalfont, PA, ahead of their episode of "The ClassH-Room.
Teacher of the Month Surprise: George Washington Carver H.S. of Engineering & Science
Fox 29's Bob Kelly visits George Washington Carver H.S. of Engineering & Science in North Philadelphia to highlight a special teacher.
Fox 29's Bob Kelly visits George Washington Carver H.S. of Engineering & Science in North Philadelphia to highlight a special teacher.
Georgia bus driver: 82-year-old retires after 50 years on the road
A Fayette County school bus driver is retiring this week after 50 years of safely transporting students.
A Fayette County school bus driver is retiring this week after 50 years of safely transporting students.
25 states file lawsuit over student loan caps for nursing and healthcare degrees
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.
57 Philadelphia schools move to virtual learning Wed. May 20 due to heat
The School District of Philadelphia is shifting 57 schools and associated early childhood centers to virtual learning on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, due to ongoing high temperatures and inadequate cooling systems in some buildings.
The School District of Philadelphia is shifting 57 schools and associated early childhood centers to virtual learning on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, due to ongoing high temperatures and inadequate cooling systems in some buildings.
Sky-high diesel costs have school districts scrambling to keep buses running
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
Hacky Sack Tournament At Villa Maria Academy
Fox 29's Bob Kelly heads to Villa Maria Academy in Malvern, PA, ahead of their appearance on "The ClassH-Room."
Fox 29's Bob Kelly heads to Villa Maria Academy in Malvern, PA, ahead of their appearance on "The ClassH-Room."
Lower Merion parents push back on Chromebooks for elementary students
Parents in Lower Merion Township are expressing concerns over the school district's decision to provide Chromebooks to elementary school students, with debates over screen time and the ability to opt out.
Parents in Lower Merion Township are expressing concerns over the school district's decision to provide Chromebooks to elementary school students, with debates over screen time and the ability to opt out.
West Chester University senior born without limbs graduates, champions men's mental health
The story highlights Gavin Toney, a graduating senior at West Chester University who overcame significant adversity and now advocates for men's mental health through his campus radio show.
The story highlights Gavin Toney, a graduating senior at West Chester University who overcame significant adversity and now advocates for men's mental health through his campus radio show.
Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Canvas outage impacts thousands of schools, universities: Hacker group reportedly takes credit
The outage comes just days after Canvas' parent company Instructure reported a "cybersecurity threat perpetrated by a criminal threat actor" and as many universities are in the middle of finals season.
The outage comes just days after Canvas' parent company Instructure reported a "cybersecurity threat perpetrated by a criminal threat actor" and as many universities are in the middle of finals season.