Mitchell School closing for the year due to asbestos; Frankford High closing 1 week for inspections
Two different school buildings in the School District of Philadelphia are closing, one temporarily and one for the rest of the school year, according to school officials.
Two different school buildings in the School District of Philadelphia are closing, one temporarily and one for the rest of the school year, according to school officials.
University of Delaware facing class-action lawsuit over COVID campus lockdown
A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit against the University of Delaware over its campus shutdown and halting of in-person classes because of coronavirus can proceed as a class action on behalf of thousands of students who were enrolled and paid tuition in spring 2020.
A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit against the University of Delaware over its campus shutdown and halting of in-person classes because of coronavirus can proceed as a class action on behalf of thousands of students who were enrolled and paid tuition in spring 2020.
Teachers needed! $10,000 signing bonus being offered in search for teachers in Camden
A New Jersey school district is in need of more teachers, and they are ready to sweeten the deal with some extra cash!
A New Jersey school district is in need of more teachers, and they are ready to sweeten the deal with some extra cash!
Kelly's Classroom: Jeffrey Clark School & Samuel Mickle School
FOX 29's Bob Kelly visits the Jeffrey Clark School and Samuel Mickle School in Mickleton, New Jersey.
FOX 29's Bob Kelly visits the Jeffrey Clark School and Samuel Mickle School in Mickleton, New Jersey.
Kelly's Classroom: 2nd graders at Jeffrey Clark School learn to code robots
FOX 29's Bob Kelly visits at second grade classroom at Jeffrey Clark School, where students are learning how to code robots.
FOX 29's Bob Kelly visits at second grade classroom at Jeffrey Clark School, where students are learning how to code robots.
Chester County 4th grade celebrates Phillies opening day in unique and fun experience for students
In Chester County, one fourth grade class was decked out in Phillies gear for MLB Opening Day “Phestivities."
In Chester County, one fourth grade class was decked out in Phillies gear for MLB Opening Day “Phestivities."
4th grade Chester County class celebrates Phillies opening day while learning
A 4th grade classroom in Exton, Chester County, celebrates opening day for the Phillies in a unique and fun experience for the students.
A 4th grade classroom in Exton, Chester County, celebrates opening day for the Phillies in a unique and fun experience for the students.
Nashville Covenant shooting highlights security at private schools
Around the U.S., private schools generally do not face as many requirements as public schools for developing security plans.
Around the U.S., private schools generally do not face as many requirements as public schools for developing security plans.
Jason Wingard resigns as Temple University's president
Jason Wingard, the first Black president at Temple University, is resigning after a tumultuous tenure of less than two years and amid a surge of violence that has affected the North Philadelphia campus.
Jason Wingard, the first Black president at Temple University, is resigning after a tumultuous tenure of less than two years and amid a surge of violence that has affected the North Philadelphia campus.
Childcare services in Pennsylvania being impacted by staffing shortages
Child care services in Philadelphia and beyond are being impacted by staffing shortages that have left classrooms empty and working parents desperate to find alternatives.
Child care services in Philadelphia and beyond are being impacted by staffing shortages that have left classrooms empty and working parents desperate to find alternatives.
North Carolina teacher resigns after taping 11-year-old's mouth shut: 'He was humiliated'
"I don’t know what to do," the child's text message to his mother said.
"I don’t know what to do," the child's text message to his mother said.
Bucks County families benefit from new youth center in Neshaminy Mall
Bucks County families are happy to see a revival of sorts for Neshaminy Mall as a new youth center opens inside.
Bucks County families are happy to see a revival of sorts for Neshaminy Mall as a new youth center opens inside.
House GOP passes Parents' Bill of Rights Act in clash over schools
The bill would give parents greater oversight of what is taught in public schools. Critics say it is a burdensome proposal that would fuel a far-right movement that has resulted in book bans.
The bill would give parents greater oversight of what is taught in public schools. Critics say it is a burdensome proposal that would fuel a far-right movement that has resulted in book bans.
FOX 29's Bob Kelly visits Conshohocken Elementary School
FOX 29's Bob Kelly visits the students and staff at Conshohocken Elementary School.
FOX 29's Bob Kelly visits the students and staff at Conshohocken Elementary School.
Students, faculty protest possible budget and staffing cuts at Philadelphia magnet schools
Hundreds of students and teachers from Philadelphia magnet schools gathered Thursday at the district headquarters to protest possible budget and staffing cuts.
Hundreds of students and teachers from Philadelphia magnet schools gathered Thursday at the district headquarters to protest possible budget and staffing cuts.
Library association releases report on record book ban attempts in 2022
The report says more than 1,200 book challenges were recorded by the association last year, nearly double the then-record total from 2021.
The report says more than 1,200 book challenges were recorded by the association last year, nearly double the then-record total from 2021.
Temple's faculty union will move ahead with vote of no-confidence on President Wingard, other administrators
Temple University’s faculty-union said it will move forward with a vote of no-confidence in President Jason Wingard and two other school officials.
Temple University’s faculty-union said it will move forward with a vote of no-confidence in President Jason Wingard and two other school officials.
Tom Hanks to speak at Harvard's 2023 commencement
Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia" in 1993 and “Forrest Gump" the following year.
Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia" in 1993 and “Forrest Gump" the following year.
Simon Gratz High School reopened Thursday after asbestos forced its closure
In a letter to families, Mastery Charter Schools CEO Scott Gordon said, "all findings that needed to be remediated in order for the school to reopen are now complete" and added that air quality samples came back negative for asbestos.
In a letter to families, Mastery Charter Schools CEO Scott Gordon said, "all findings that needed to be remediated in order for the school to reopen are now complete" and added that air quality samples came back negative for asbestos.
Overdue library book returned 4 decades later, comes with apology letter
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.