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.
Skilled workers are in demand: These trade jobs pay the most
Demand for skilled workers is driving up salaries in trade jobs — here are the ones that pay the best.
Demand for skilled workers is driving up salaries in trade jobs — here are the ones that pay the best.
Last day of school for Philly students is bittersweet: 'I won’t have my best teacher in the world next year'
While kids are excited to be done with a school year, some shed some tears as they reflect on the wonderful teachers they had.
While kids are excited to be done with a school year, some shed some tears as they reflect on the wonderful teachers they had.
Camden County school celebrates 100 years
J.F. Tatem Elementary School held a special flag-raising ceremony marking 100 years.
J.F. Tatem Elementary School held a special flag-raising ceremony marking 100 years.
Camden County school celebrates 100 years
J.F. Tatem Elementary School held a special flag-raising ceremony marking 100 years.
J.F. Tatem Elementary School held a special flag-raising ceremony marking 100 years.
Last day of school for Philly kids has bittersweet moments
While kids are excited to be done with a school year, some shed some tears as they reflect on the wonderful teachers they had.
While kids are excited to be done with a school year, some shed some tears as they reflect on the wonderful teachers they had.
Philly alumni fraternity holds signing day for students in mentor achievement program
It's signing day for a group of young men heading to college or toward a military education. It's part of their completion of the Guide Right program under the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity's Achievement Academy.
It's signing day for a group of young men heading to college or toward a military education. It's part of their completion of the Guide Right program under the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity's Achievement Academy.
Philly alumni fraternity holds college signing day for students in mentorship
High school graduates are celebrating and so are the local fraternity members who helped them achieve their college dreams.
High school graduates are celebrating and so are the local fraternity members who helped them achieve their college dreams.
Philadelphia school won't fully reopen for another year after asbestos concerns
The School District of Philadelphia has announced reopening updates for one of its schools affected by asbestos last year.
The School District of Philadelphia has announced reopening updates for one of its schools affected by asbestos last year.
Sterling High School comes ready to compete!
FOX 29's Bob Kelly gets in on the fun with students at Sterling High School, the most recent guests on The ClassH-Room.
FOX 29's Bob Kelly gets in on the fun with students at Sterling High School, the most recent guests on The ClassH-Room.
Mayor Parker urges PA leaders to close $1.4B education funding gap as Roc Nation’s new campaign faces backlash
Mayor Cherelle Parker is calling on state leaders to pass a budget that would provide the School District of Philadelphia with $242 million dollars in new funding next year. Meanwhile, Jay Z’s Roc Nation's new educational campaign, aimed at providing private school scholarship money for low-income kids in Philly faces backlash from the teacher's union.
Mayor Cherelle Parker is calling on state leaders to pass a budget that would provide the School District of Philadelphia with $242 million dollars in new funding next year. Meanwhile, Jay Z’s Roc Nation's new educational campaign, aimed at providing private school scholarship money for low-income kids in Philly faces backlash from the teacher's union.
Philadelphia graduation guide: dates, locations, speakers
FOX 29 has your complete guide to the upcoming graduations you won't want to miss.
FOX 29 has your complete guide to the upcoming graduations you won't want to miss.
Pennsylvania schools would get billions more under Democratic plan passed by the state House
A Democratic-sponsored proposal to boost public school funding by billions in the coming years and impose stricter rules on cyber-charter schools passed the Pennsylvania House on Monday in a test of political will as lawmakers haggle over the state budget.
A Democratic-sponsored proposal to boost public school funding by billions in the coming years and impose stricter rules on cyber-charter schools passed the Pennsylvania House on Monday in a test of political will as lawmakers haggle over the state budget.