Shorter weeks, longer days? Pennsylvania poised to give schools flexibility on minimum requirements

A bill that would give Pennsylvania school districts greater flexibility to have shorter school weeks or longer days, as long as students meet an annual minimum of instructional time, is headed to the governor’s desk for his approval.

California teen becomes youngest to pass the state bar exam

HISTORY-MAKING: 17-year-old becomes the youngest ever to pass the state bar exam and has now been sworn-in as one of California's youngest practicing attorneys.

UPenn names new Interim President following Liz Magill’s resignation

The University of Pennsylvania has announced J. Larry Jameson will serve as the school’s Interim President, effective immediately following Liz Magill's resignation amid backlash for her testimony on antisemitism.

Harvard president to remain in position following backlash on antisemitism testimony

Harvard President Claudine Gay will remain leader of the prestigious Ivy League school following her comments last week at a congressional hearing on antisemitism.

Perkiomen Valley School District votes to keep bathroom policy

Perkiomen Valley School District held another school board meeting to vote on reversing a policy requiring students use restrooms and locker rooms that align with their biological sex.

PA congress members call for termination of UPenn President Liz Magill amid backlash

Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) is leading the call for the termination of University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill amid the uproar following her recent testimony on antisemitism that occurred on the university's campus.

Biden admin approves $5 billion more in student loan relief: See who qualifies

The Biden administration is finding other ways to wipe out student loan debt after the Supreme Court struck down the president's plan for mass student loan cancellation.

Kelly's Classroom: St. Joseph Academy
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St. Joseph Academy will hold a watch party at their student center for their Wednesday night episode of The ClassH-Room. Stream The ClassH-Room and other FOX 29 favorites on the FOX Local app!

UPenn president testifies in congress about rise in antisemitism on college campuses

Liz Magill, President of the University of Pennsylvania, appeared before a congressional committee Tuesday to address the rise in antisemitism on college campuses. 

Students learn how to fly drones at high school in Southwest Philadelphia

Students at a Philadelphia high school are making money, getting course credit and keeping their school safe all while learning to fly drones.