University of Arts closes its doors for good while rallies persist
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The American Federation of Teachers and the United Academics of Philadelphia led a rally on the steps of UArts Friday afternoon. The unions demanded answers, transparency and justice as the school closed its doors for good.

UArts closure: Students, staff hold rallies, vow to push against closure
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Two rallies were held Friday in protest of the sudden closure of the school and both full of passion and tears, as the university ends a 150 year institution.

Map: Several states offer, or may offer, free child care for early educators

Child care remains unaffordable and hard to find across the country, but as federal relief funds wind down, states like New Mexico, Washington, and Kentucky are introducing their own solutions to expand free preschool and early education, creating sustainable funding sources with bipartisan support.

UArts students, staff still in dark on next steps ahead of Friday closure; City Council investigates

The University of the Arts students, staff and faculty members are still in the dark about next steps though the school will officially close Friday. City Council is looking into the abrupt closing meanwhile, the United Academics of Philadelphia plans to meet with prospective teach-out partners Thursday,

University of the Arts President resigns amid schools impending closure

University of the Arts President Kerry Walk has resigned just days after the school announced its abrupt closure at the end of the week. 

Devoted teacher gets a retirement surprise
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FOX 29's Bob Kelly stops by to give longtime teacher Sue Daywalt a retirement gift.

Devoted teacher gets retirement surprise
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FOX 29's Bob Kelly stops by to give longtime teacher Sue Daywalt a retirement gift.

UArts students, parents outraged after school cancels townhall meeting amid abrupt closing

Students and parents protested outside of the University of the Arts building in hopes of getting answers to the announcement of the school's sudden closure on June 7th, after they then cancelled a townhall meeting scheduled for Monday.

University of the Arts abruptly announces June 7 closure, vows to help students transfer

The University of the Arts, an institution with roots more than a century and a half old in Philadelphia, has abruptly announced it will close in a week, citing declining enrollment and revenues as well as increasing expenses.

Students left scrambling as University of the Arts announces sudden closure
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Students of the University of the Arts are having to suddenly come up with new plans for their education as the university abruptly announced they are closing their doors in early June.

Washington educator wins $200,000 jackpot after Teacher Appreciation Week

Each year, "Teacher Appreciation Week" is observed during the month of May — and for one preschool teacher in Washington state, her "appreciation" came in the form of some good luck from the universe. 

University of the Arts closing in early June
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In a surprise announcement the University of the Arts said they are closing their doors in early June.

Pop singer Natasha Bedingfield to perform at Pennsbury High School's prom

The British-born performer joins an impressive list of notable acts that performed at Pennsbury High School's prom, including John Mayer and QuestLove.