Leaders stump for funding to address ongoing asbestos problem in Philadelphia public schools
State and local leaders gathered Monday to address a growing asbestos problem that's caused Philadelphia public schools to abruptly close and forced students to learn remotely.
State and local leaders gathered Monday to address a growing asbestos problem that's caused Philadelphia public schools to abruptly close and forced students to learn remotely.
Simon Gratz High School set to reopen Tuesday pending asbestos inspection outcome
School District of Philadelphia officials state Simon Gratz High School is set, tentatively, to open Tuesday, March 14, provided an inspection of the facility meets district approval.
School District of Philadelphia officials state Simon Gratz High School is set, tentatively, to open Tuesday, March 14, provided an inspection of the facility meets district approval.
Simon Gratz High School set to reopen Tuesday pending asbestos inspection outcome
School District of Philadelphia officials state Simon Gratz High School is set, tentatively, to open Tuesday, March 14, provided an inspection of the facility meets district approval.
School District of Philadelphia officials state Simon Gratz High School is set, tentatively, to open Tuesday, March 14, provided an inspection of the facility meets district approval.
Gratz Middle School to reopen on Monday following asbestos remediation
A Philadelphia middle school that abruptly closed this week due to the discovery of asbestos will reopen on Monday, according to officials.
A Philadelphia middle school that abruptly closed this week due to the discovery of asbestos will reopen on Monday, according to officials.
Students at Kennett High School learn the news industry with on campus news studio
FOX 29's Bob Kelly visits Kennett High School, where students can get an introduction to television production and news with the on campus studio.
FOX 29's Bob Kelly visits Kennett High School, where students can get an introduction to television production and news with the on campus studio.
Project Career Launch: New program helps young adults with disabilities find a career path
Students with autism and other disabilities in the School District of Philadelphia may be eligible to apply for off-site school-to-work transition programs including Project Career Launch.
Students with autism and other disabilities in the School District of Philadelphia may be eligible to apply for off-site school-to-work transition programs including Project Career Launch.
More Americans skipping college and turning to jobs that don't require degrees
Americans who came of age during the pandemic are skipping college in large numbers. Many have rejected traditional college paths, turning instead to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree.
Americans who came of age during the pandemic are skipping college in large numbers. Many have rejected traditional college paths, turning instead to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree.
Pennsylvania school allies criticize Shapiro’s budget plan
Lawyers for the districts that won a landmark school funding court case in Pennsylvania say that Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal falls short of the money commitments that are needed to help the state’s poorest districts.
Lawyers for the districts that won a landmark school funding court case in Pennsylvania say that Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal falls short of the money commitments that are needed to help the state’s poorest districts.
'This needs to end': Asbestos forces another Philadelphia school to abruptly close
A Philadelphia public school was forced to abruptly close due to asbestos for the second time in as many weeks, worsening concerns from parents and faculty about the safety and upkeep of city schools.
A Philadelphia public school was forced to abruptly close due to asbestos for the second time in as many weeks, worsening concerns from parents and faculty about the safety and upkeep of city schools.
'We are global changers': Imhotep Institute Charter students solve real world problems with technology
Students at Imhotep Charter High School are changing lives through their stem program. Through the use of 3D printers, they are bringing clean water everywhere from Mississippi to Ghana.
Students at Imhotep Charter High School are changing lives through their stem program. Through the use of 3D printers, they are bringing clean water everywhere from Mississippi to Ghana.
Imhotep Institute Charter students are using technology to solve real world problems
Students at Imhotep Charter High School are changing lives through their stem program. Through the use of 3D printers, they are bringing clean water everywhere from Mississippi to Ghana.
Students at Imhotep Charter High School are changing lives through their stem program. Through the use of 3D printers, they are bringing clean water everywhere from Mississippi to Ghana.
SoFi Bank files lawsuit to stop Biden's student loan payment pause
In a federal lawsuit filed Friday in Washington, SoFi Bank N.A. asked a federal judge to overturn President Joe Biden’s latest extension of the payment pause.
In a federal lawsuit filed Friday in Washington, SoFi Bank N.A. asked a federal judge to overturn President Joe Biden’s latest extension of the payment pause.
'My heart completely melted': 2nd grader dresses like teacher for Superhero Day
Teacher Jaime Deigh expected her students to come dressed as their favorite fictional characters, but she realized not all heroes wear capes.
Teacher Jaime Deigh expected her students to come dressed as their favorite fictional characters, but she realized not all heroes wear capes.
Shapiro's 1st Pennsylvania budget stresses schools, reserves
Gov. Josh Shapiro is proposing a hefty an increase in aid to Pennsylvania’s schools in his first budget he's delivering to the Legislature.
Gov. Josh Shapiro is proposing a hefty an increase in aid to Pennsylvania’s schools in his first budget he's delivering to the Legislature.
Temple University's faculty union schedules meeting to consider no-confidence vote on administration
Faculty union members have expressed concerns about an ongoing graduate student strike, safety issues, and the line-of-duty death of Temple University Police Sgt. Chris Fitzgerald.
Faculty union members have expressed concerns about an ongoing graduate student strike, safety issues, and the line-of-duty death of Temple University Police Sgt. Chris Fitzgerald.
Less than 40 students show up for school after parents reject alternate plan for Building 21
Fireworks flew at Strawberry Mansion High School as what was supposed to be an open house for parents and students to check out the school, quickly turned into a shouting match with parents demanding answers.
Fireworks flew at Strawberry Mansion High School as what was supposed to be an open house for parents and students to check out the school, quickly turned into a shouting match with parents demanding answers.
University of Massachusetts sounds alarm on TikTok drinking trend after nearly 30 students taken to hospital
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
'Get it together': Upper Darby superintendent pleads with parents to talk with kids about behavior
"Unsettling" behaviors, "worn out" staff and "potentially unsafe" situations has left one local school superintendent feeling the need to reach out to parents directly for help.
"Unsettling" behaviors, "worn out" staff and "potentially unsafe" situations has left one local school superintendent feeling the need to reach out to parents directly for help.
Parents, students upset as alternate learning plan for Building 21 is rejected
In a meeting with School District of Philadelphia officials regarding the learning plan for students of Building 21 High School, parents and students were upset and rejected the alternative to online learning while asbestos is cleaned up.
In a meeting with School District of Philadelphia officials regarding the learning plan for students of Building 21 High School, parents and students were upset and rejected the alternative to online learning while asbestos is cleaned up.
Lowe's Foundation invests $50M to address 'critical' tradespeople worker shortage
The construction industry will need an estimated 546,000 more workers "on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor," analysts say.
The construction industry will need an estimated 546,000 more workers "on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor," analysts say.