Shawmont School interim principal gets heartfelt send-off

Mr. Jeffrey Petty, an educator at Shawmont School, received a surprise send-off that left him overwhelmed with emotion.

New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?

Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.

Teacher Of The Month Surprise At Swenson Arts & Technology H.S.
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FOX 29's Bob Kelly surprises an autistic support special education teacher at Swenson Arts & Technology High School in Northeast Philadelphia.

Turkey Giveaway In Bridesburg
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FOX 29's Bob Kelly tells how community groups in Bridesburg are working together to supply hundreds of families with turkeys this Thanksgiving.

MacKenzie Scott donates over $700 million to HBCUs

The billionaire first began donating money to Historically Black Colleges and Universities back in 2020.

Students in these states spend more of their income on education, according to analysis

Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.

Bay Area Harvard grad student launched new ‘Appstinence’ movement to quit social media

It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.

Kelly's Classroom: St. Hubert Varsity Soccer Team Wins Big
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FOX 29's Bob Kelly celebrates the varsity soccer team at St. Hubert Catholic High School For Girls in Northeast Philadelphia.

Department of Education sued by states over new loan forgiveness rule

The Education Department recently announced specific guidelines employers must meet under an amended rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Camp Kelly: Outdoor Fun At The Schuylkill Center
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FOX 29's Bob Kelly heads outside for the special day off camp at The Schuylkill Center in Roxborough.

Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know

When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.

New Jersey schools embrace phone-free policy for better learning

New Jersey Department of Education has launched a Phone-Free Schools Grant Program to nudge schools to adopt cellphone ban policies.