Sex education in schools takes hit as state laws become stricter

Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.

Schools' pandemic spending boosted tech, but evidence lacks showing student benefit

School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.

NE Philly principal leads childhood school she attended as an immigrant
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A local principal in Philadelphia immigrated from Peru as a child. This is her first year on the job and she is leading the very same school she attended as a child.

NE Philly principal leads childhood school she attended as an immigrant
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A local principal in Philadelphia immigrated from Peru as a child. This is her first year on the job and she is leading the very same school she attended as a child.

Over 100 gun violence incidents on school grounds reported so far in 2023, Everytown says

The analysis by Everytown, a leading gun control advocacy group, comes hours after a shooting left five people wounded at a university homecoming celebration in Baltimore.

Phillies Pep Rally at Saint Agnes School
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FOX 29's Bob Kelly is live at Saint Agnes School where the students are celebrating the Phillies!

Phillies Pep Rally at Christ the King School
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FOX 29's Bob Kelly heads to Christ the King School where they?re holding a Phillies pep rally ahead Tuesday night?s game.

Most Americans believe conservatives face free speech restrictions on college campuses, poll suggests

Americans view college campuses as far friendlier to liberals than to conservatives when it comes to free speech, with adults across the political spectrum seeing less tolerance for those on the right, according to a new poll.

Celebration of life held to honor Temple University President Joanne Epps
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The entire Temple University community, along with family and friends, gathered Friday to pay tribute to the life and legacy of JoAnne A. Epps after her sudden death last week. She was 72.

JoAnne A. Epps: Celebration of life honors late acting Temple University president

The entire Temple University community, along with family and friends, gathered Friday to pay tribute to the life and legacy of JoAnne A. Epps after her sudden death last week. She was 72.

Student loan scams surge as October repayment date approaches

Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.

Temple names Richard Englert as interim president after sudden death of JoAnne A. Epps

Chancellor Richard M. Englert is stepping back into his role as Temple University president after acting president JoAnne A. Epps died earlier this month during a memorial service.

More schools adopt 4-day weeks. For parents, the difficulty is day 5

Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.