Bensalem Township School Board votes to cut over 2 dozen jobs to address $12M deficit

The Bensalem Township School Board held a meeting Wednesday evening where they voted to cut more than two dozen staffing positions to help close a $12-16 million budget gap.

Mayor Parker pushes Philly $1 rideshare tax to fund schools amid city council pushback

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is urging City Council to support a proposed $1 rideshare tax aimed at funding public schools, amid debate and resistance from council members and rideshare companies.

Philadelphia School District unveils final facilities master plan ahead of this week's vote

The Philadelphia School District unveiled final changes to its facilities master plan, including fewer school closures and more modernization projects, ahead of a key vote this week.

Roman Catholic High School's Winning Mock Trial Team
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Fox 29's Bob Kelly heads to Roman Catholic High School in Center City to showcase their mock trial team.

Hampshire College, alma mater of Ken Burns and other notable alumni, to close

Hampshire College, a small progressive liberal arts school in western Massachusetts known for notable alumni like filmmaker Ken Burns, announced it will close after the fall semester.

Princeton University to bar e-bikes from campus beginning June 1

Starting in June, Princeton University will prohibit the use of electric bikes and a range of other personal micro-mobility devices across its campus.

Kids Empire In Collegeville
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Fox 29's Bob Kelly spends the morning playing at Kids Empire in Collegeville, PA.

Bensalem school board weighs layoffs, tax hikes to close $16M budget gap

The Bensalem School District in Bucks County is facing a $16 million budget deficit, prompting discussions about layoffs, higher taxes, and alternative revenue sources.

Naz-A-Thon In Northeast Philly
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Fox 29's Bob Kelly puts on his dancing shoes for Nazareth Academy High School's annual fundraiser in Northeast Philadelphia.

Judge blocks Trump-era push for college admissions race data collection

A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.

List: Bible stories proposed in Texas as required reading in public schools

The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.

Kelly's Classroom: Esperanza Academy Charter School
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Fox 29's Bob Kelly visits Esperanza Academy Charter School in Hunting Park ahead of their episode of "The ClassH-Room.

Trump administration ends agreements to protect transgender students in several schools

The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.

Kelly's Classroom: Cole The Deaf Dog
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Fox 29's Bob Kelly visits Cole the Deaf Dog and students from Dr. William Mennies Elementary School in Vineland, NJ.

UPenn must turn over Jewish employee records in federal discrimination case

A federal judge ordered the University of Pennsylvania to provide records about Jewish employees to the EEOC for an antisemitism investigation but limited the scope to protect privacy and group affiliations.

Spring Break Camp In Fishtown
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Fox 29's Bob Kelly visits camp at Shissler Recreation Center in the Fishtown neighborhood.