Penn rejects Trump admin's preferential funding proposal
The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."
Philly school district: Fewer dropouts, improved attendance, test scores
Over the past three years, the school district's student and teacher attendance has increased, as well as test scores for students in grades 3 through 8.
Kelly's Classroom: St. Aloysius Academy celebrating 130 years
FOX 29's Bob Kelly visits St. Aloysius Academy in Bryn Mawr, PA, as the school celebrates its 130th anniversary.
Trump administration may sell student loan debt. What it means for borrowers
Top Trump administration officials are exploring the possibility of selling some of the student debt portfolio, which covers millions of borrowers, to the private market.
Newsom threatens to yank funding from universities that comply with Trump demands
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.
Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.
Kelly's Classroom: Lenape High School
FOX 29's Bob Kelly visits Lenape High School in Medford, NJ to highlight its Metalworking, Welding, & Fabrication Program.
Hybrid learning at New Jersey middle school could last a month after water main break
A Camden County middle school is anticipating a month of hybrid learning after a water main break flooded the school building just weeks into the academic year.
Some student loan borrowers brace for smaller paychecks: What to know
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
2026 college rankings: Where do the top schools stand?
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings, evaluating nearly 1,700 institutions nationwide across 17 measures of academic quality.
Philly-area schools climb in US News & World Report's Best Colleges list
U.S. News & World Report has released its "2026 Best Colleges" list, and several Philly-area schools rose in rank from last year.
School superintendent defends teachers criticized for assigning book with profanity to students
A Texas school district superintendent went viral on Facebook after a social media commenter allegedly called teachers "demons" for assigning a book this person considered inappropriate.
Haverford Township teachers plead for new competitive contract
Teachers in Haverford Township are speaking out after they have been working without a contract since September 1.
These states have the most student loan debt in 2025, data finds
Millions of borrowers are figuring out how to pay back their student loans, but some states are affected differently than others based on data from a new report.
Kelly's Classroom: Lenape Middle School
FOX 29's Bob Kelly visits Lenape Middle School in Doylestown, PA, ahead of their appearance on The ClassH-Room.
Where does free speech end on Texas college campuses?
Following the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, two Texas college students have been expelled and hundreds of teachers are being investigated by the Texas Education Agency for public comments that have sparked a fierce public debate over the limits of freedom of speech.
OC student wearing MAGA hat to honor Charlie Kirk suspended after argument at school
Zach Hornstein, a Laguna Beach High School student wearing a MAGA hat to honor Charlie Kirk, has been suspended after getting into an argument at school.
Governor Abbott condemns expelled students' behavior regarding Charlie Kirk death
A Texas Tech student and a TXST student have been expelled for mocking the death of Charlie Kirk on campus.
Texas Tech student expelled after video showing Charlie Kirk rant on campus
An 18-year-old Texas Tech University student is no longer enrolled at the university after a video appearing to show her mocking the death of Charlie Kirk went viral.
These are the best states for teachers, data suggests
WalletHub has released new data ranking the best and worst states for teachers, underscoring the profession’s ongoing challenges of low pay, heavy workloads, and high turnover.