Philly City Council calls for public hearings after school board votes to close 17 schools
Philadelphia City Council members are responding to controversy over the plan to close 17 schools, proposing hearings on the school board's governance and calling for more public involvement.
Philadelphia City Council members are responding to controversy over the plan to close 17 schools, proposing hearings on the school board's governance and calling for more public involvement.
School phone bans have little impact on academics or behavior, new study finds
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
100 Camden school employees laid off as 3 teachers receive citywide honors
Budget cuts have led to layoffs in Camden schools, while three South Jersey teachers received surprise recognition and awards during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Budget cuts have led to layoffs in Camden schools, while three South Jersey teachers received surprise recognition and awards during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Transgender policy at elite women’s college spurs Education Dept. investigation
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
Best cities for new college grads in 2026, based on payroll data
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
National Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 deals and discounts
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
2026 commencement speeches: See which celebrities are taking the stage
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
Philadelphia honors graduating high school seniors at Youth Decision Day ceremony
High school seniors across Philadelphia were honored during a major Decision Day celebration recognizing the Class of 2026 and the next steps they are taking after graduation. Students announced plans to head to college, join the military, enter the workforce or take a gap year.
High school seniors across Philadelphia were honored during a major Decision Day celebration recognizing the Class of 2026 and the next steps they are taking after graduation. Students announced plans to head to college, join the military, enter the workforce or take a gap year.
Kelly's Classroom: Monster Meetup
Fox 29's Bob Kelly headed to Montgomery County, PA, where kindergartners from Jarrettown Elementary School drew monsters, then Upper Dublin High School art students brought those ideas to life.
Fox 29's Bob Kelly headed to Montgomery County, PA, where kindergartners from Jarrettown Elementary School drew monsters, then Upper Dublin High School art students brought those ideas to life.
Philly School Board approves facilities plan to modernize schools, close 17 others
The School District of Philadelphia Board of Education has approved a $3 billion facilities plan that includes school closures, consolidations and large-scale building upgrades across the city.
The School District of Philadelphia Board of Education has approved a $3 billion facilities plan that includes school closures, consolidations and large-scale building upgrades across the city.
McMahon faces tough questions from senators over education cuts and civil rights
Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.
Kelly’s Classroom: Hope-A-Thon
Fox 29's Bob Kelly visits Villa Joseph Marie High School in Southampton, PA, for their Hope-A-Thon fundraiser in honor of Maria Middleton, a student who died from brain cancer in 2020.
Fox 29's Bob Kelly visits Villa Joseph Marie High School in Southampton, PA, for their Hope-A-Thon fundraiser in honor of Maria Middleton, a student who died from brain cancer in 2020.
Vote on $3B Philadelphia school facilities proposal expected Thursday
The Philadelphia school board is expected to vote Thursday on a $3B facilities plan that aims to modernize over 150 school buildings, while closing more than a dozen others.
The Philadelphia school board is expected to vote Thursday on a $3B facilities plan that aims to modernize over 150 school buildings, while closing more than a dozen others.
Kelly's Classroom: St. Charles Borromeo School
Fox 29's Bob Kelly visits St. Charles Borromeo School in Bensalem, PA, ahead of their episode of "The ClassH-Room.
Fox 29's Bob Kelly visits St. Charles Borromeo School in Bensalem, PA, ahead of their episode of "The ClassH-Room.
Kelly's Classroom: Teacher Surprise At Thomas Edison High School
Fox 29's Bob Kelly surprises a cosmetology teacher at Thomas Edison High School in North Philadelphia.
Fox 29's Bob Kelly surprises a cosmetology teacher at Thomas Edison High School in North Philadelphia.
North Hills after school program in Upper Dublin faces possible closure amid funding debate
Community members and parents are advocating to keep the North Hills Community Center after-school program open amid potential funding cuts by the Upper Dublin School Board.
Community members and parents are advocating to keep the North Hills Community Center after-school program open amid potential funding cuts by the Upper Dublin School Board.
These are the best entry-level jobs in 2026, data suggests
WalletHub ranked the best entry-level jobs based on opportunity, growth potential, and job safety.
WalletHub ranked the best entry-level jobs based on opportunity, growth potential, and job safety.
College grads enter tough hiring market: Some tips to help with the job hunt
As graduates enter a challenging job market marked by rising unemployment and experience gaps, experts suggest building resilience and leveraging AI tools to help navigate the transition into the real world.
As graduates enter a challenging job market marked by rising unemployment and experience gaps, experts suggest building resilience and leveraging AI tools to help navigate the transition into the real world.
Philadelphia school board delays vote on $3B facilities master plan
The Philadelphia Public School Board has delayed a vote on a $3 billion facilities plan that could close 17 schools, following City Council requests for more review time.
The Philadelphia Public School Board has delayed a vote on a $3 billion facilities plan that could close 17 schools, following City Council requests for more review time.
American Library Association’s challenged books list: The 11 titles targeted the most in 2025 for removal
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.