Biden administration proposes 'student loan safety net' alongside debt forgiveness
If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.
If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.
NJ art teacher overdoses in front of students
An art teacher at a suburban New Jersey school is facing felony charges after a shocking overdose in front of a classroom of students.
An art teacher at a suburban New Jersey school is facing felony charges after a shocking overdose in front of a classroom of students.
Universal masking at Philadelphia public schools following students return after holiday break
Universal masking is back at Philadelphia public schools, and it was on full display walking down the hallways of GW Carver High School of Engineering and Science.
Universal masking is back at Philadelphia public schools, and it was on full display walking down the hallways of GW Carver High School of Engineering and Science.
'Varsity Blues' mastermind sentenced to 3.5 years for college admissions scandal
The mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scheme that ensnared celebrities, prominent businesspeople and other parents has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.
The mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scheme that ensnared celebrities, prominent businesspeople and other parents has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.
Teacher transforms students’ drawings of monsters into plush toys
A teacher in Melbourne, Australia, made handmade toys for her students based on their drawings.
A teacher in Melbourne, Australia, made handmade toys for her students based on their drawings.
Meet Reginald Streater: Philadelphia Board of Education names new president
Reginald Streater, the new president of the Philadelphia Board of Education, joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss his background and plans for office.
Reginald Streater, the new president of the Philadelphia Board of Education, joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss his background and plans for office.
School Closings: Delaware Valley schools announce closings, early dismissals due to winter storm
Due to the upcoming Christmas holiday and a winter storm bringing snow and freezing temperatures to the Delaware Valley, several schools will be closed or have virtual learning on Friday. See the full list of closings here.
Due to the upcoming Christmas holiday and a winter storm bringing snow and freezing temperatures to the Delaware Valley, several schools will be closed or have virtual learning on Friday. See the full list of closings here.
Philadelphia and Camden Mastery Schools closed Friday due to weather
All 24 Mastery Schools in Philadelphia and in Camden, New Jersey are closed Friday, December 23, due to winter weather.
All 24 Mastery Schools in Philadelphia and in Camden, New Jersey are closed Friday, December 23, due to winter weather.
Philadelphia schools to switch to remote learning Friday due to winter storm
Students and staff members have been instructed to take their chromebooks home for class instruction and were reminded to bring them back to school after winter break.
Students and staff members have been instructed to take their chromebooks home for class instruction and were reminded to bring them back to school after winter break.
Growing Up Black: Philadelphia school students collaborate on music album
Dozens of students at a Philadelphia school collaborated on an album that's part of a burgeoning music program that's helping students find their voice and boost their confidence.
Dozens of students at a Philadelphia school collaborated on an album that's part of a burgeoning music program that's helping students find their voice and boost their confidence.
Parents, staff call for Southeast Delco superintendent to resign amid violence and issues at schools
Parents in the Southeast Delco School District want to know what is being done to address ongoing fights, lockdowns and staffing shortages. The parents packed a school board meeting Thursday night.
Parents in the Southeast Delco School District want to know what is being done to address ongoing fights, lockdowns and staffing shortages. The parents packed a school board meeting Thursday night.
Parents, staff call for Southeast Delco superintendent to resign amid violence and issues at schools
Rowdy brawls, students bringing loaded guns to school and staffing issues drove parents out on a rainy Thursday night to see what the Southeast Delco School district is going to do about it.
Rowdy brawls, students bringing loaded guns to school and staffing issues drove parents out on a rainy Thursday night to see what the Southeast Delco School district is going to do about it.
Gloucester City schools to receive emergency response shields for student, staff safety
A Gloucester City businessperson is donating 250 shields to be placed in city schools to protect students and staff if a shooter enters the school.
A Gloucester City businessperson is donating 250 shields to be placed in city schools to protect students and staff if a shooter enters the school.
Gloucester City to receive 250 shields which repel bullets for schools
A Gloucester City businessperson is donating 250 shields to be placed in city schools to protect students and staff if a shooter enters the school.
A Gloucester City businessperson is donating 250 shields to be placed in city schools to protect students and staff if a shooter enters the school.
Students, staff in Philadelphia schools to return to masking for two weeks after holiday break
This comes as parents and schools battle an uptick in sickness from the tripledemic, which includes cases of the high flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
This comes as parents and schools battle an uptick in sickness from the tripledemic, which includes cases of the high flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
Local school district weighs virtual learning to combat tripledemic, staffing shortages
A Pennsylvania school district that's wracked with illness and staffing shortages is weighing a return to remote leaning to keep kids on track.
A Pennsylvania school district that's wracked with illness and staffing shortages is weighing a return to remote leaning to keep kids on track.
Millions of Americans mistakenly notified of student debt forgiveness approval due to ‘human error’
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
'We need teachers': Philadelphia school district starts hiring push for educators
The School District of Philadelphia has started its annual hiring push early this year to fill education and support positions as early as January.
The School District of Philadelphia has started its annual hiring push early this year to fill education and support positions as early as January.
School District of Philadelphia will invest over $1M to improve student safety, Watlington says
On the heels of a deadly shooting near Roxborough High School and gunfire that injured four students, the School District of Philadelphia will promise over $1M in efforts to improve student safety.
On the heels of a deadly shooting near Roxborough High School and gunfire that injured four students, the School District of Philadelphia will promise over $1M in efforts to improve student safety.
Biden's student loan forgiveness program remains blocked for now, Supreme Court says
The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.
The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.