Bus driver shortage prompts school start time changes in Deptford Township
Start times for some schools in Deptford Township are changing to combat transportation woes sparked by a bus driver shortage.
Start times for some schools in Deptford Township are changing to combat transportation woes sparked by a bus driver shortage.
How to secure financial aid for college
Christen Johnson, the Vice President of Partnerships for Philadelphia Futures, joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss how students can secure financial aid for college.
Christen Johnson, the Vice President of Partnerships for Philadelphia Futures, joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss how students can secure financial aid for college.
Pennridge School Board approves policy banning advocacy symbols, political signs from classrooms
Under a new policy approved by the Pennridge School Board, certain symbols, including LGBTQ+ pride flags, political signs, crosses, and materials discussing abortion, are banned from classrooms.
Under a new policy approved by the Pennridge School Board, certain symbols, including LGBTQ+ pride flags, political signs, crosses, and materials discussing abortion, are banned from classrooms.
Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
Kelly's Classroom: Philadelphia Outward Bound School
FOX 29's Bob Kelly is in Strawberry Mansion with students from the Philadelphia Outward Bound School.
FOX 29's Bob Kelly is in Strawberry Mansion with students from the Philadelphia Outward Bound School.
Indiana teen 'only student in the world' to ace AP Calculus exam
“I felt pretty confident knowing that I knew what to do on the test," Felix Zhang said.
“I felt pretty confident knowing that I knew what to do on the test," Felix Zhang said.
Kentucky teacher says snake, mouse fell from classroom ceilings: ‘Another day living the dream'
A baby rat snake allegedly fell from ceiling at Henry Clay High School in Lexington, Kentucky.
A baby rat snake allegedly fell from ceiling at Henry Clay High School in Lexington, Kentucky.
Chichester School District responds to allegations from parents of an increase in bullying, fights
A local school district is responding to accusations from parents who say a disturbing uptick in bullying and fights have them worried about their children's safety.
A local school district is responding to accusations from parents who say a disturbing uptick in bullying and fights have them worried about their children's safety.
‘The Uvalde effect’: Parents rushing to schools amid rash of bogus threats, ‘swatting’ calls
In the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two teachers died, parents are rushing to campuses before rampant rumors can be quashed.
In the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two teachers died, parents are rushing to campuses before rampant rumors can be quashed.
Bucks County school district faces backlash over student name policy
Controversy in a Bucks County school district and it all comes down to the first name that teachers can call students in class. The district says it's about making sure parents are involved, but opponents are calling it discrimination.
Controversy in a Bucks County school district and it all comes down to the first name that teachers can call students in class. The district says it's about making sure parents are involved, but opponents are calling it discrimination.
Bucks County school district faces backlash over student name policy
Controversy in a Bucks County school district and it all comes down to the first name that teachers can call students in class. The district says it's about making sure parents are involved, but opponents are calling it discrimination.
Controversy in a Bucks County school district and it all comes down to the first name that teachers can call students in class. The district says it's about making sure parents are involved, but opponents are calling it discrimination.
UNC-Chapel Hill detects lead in drinking water, alerts campus
Administrators said they have found detectable lead levels in at least 22 water sources, including drinking fountains.
Administrators said they have found detectable lead levels in at least 22 water sources, including drinking fountains.
Parents worried for students' safety amid uptick in fights, bullying at Pennsylvania high school
Parents of students at a Delaware County high school are demanding action from school leaders after they say fights and bullying have spiraled out of control.
Parents of students at a Delaware County high school are demanding action from school leaders after they say fights and bullying have spiraled out of control.
Teacher saves student choking on almond, says ‘mama bear’ instinct kicked in
The scary moment in the third-grade classroom happened just days after the school year started.
The scary moment in the third-grade classroom happened just days after the school year started.
Philadelphia school named National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush High School is the only Philadelphia school to receive the honor this year.
The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush High School is the only Philadelphia school to receive the honor this year.
Book ban efforts surging in 2022, library association says
The ALA has documented 681 challenges to books through the first eight months of this year, involving 1,651 different titles.
The ALA has documented 681 challenges to books through the first eight months of this year, involving 1,651 different titles.
Professor comforts student’s crying baby while teaching class
The South Carolina math professor stepped in to hold a student’s baby so she could participate in class without distractions.
The South Carolina math professor stepped in to hold a student’s baby so she could participate in class without distractions.
Kids can read to dogs at Cherry Hill Public Library
FOX 29's Jenn Frederick stops by a unique reading experience for kids.
FOX 29's Jenn Frederick stops by a unique reading experience for kids.
South Philadelphia school participating in the 'Phanatic About Reading' program
St. Monica's School in South Philadelphia hopes to win a visit from the Phillie Phanatic by logging reading minutes.
St. Monica's School in South Philadelphia hopes to win a visit from the Phillie Phanatic by logging reading minutes.
Parkland schools to conduct remote learning Friday due to security threat against middle school, district says
The Parkland School District says schools will conduct remote learning Friday after they were closed on Thursday due to a threat against one of its middle schools.
The Parkland School District says schools will conduct remote learning Friday after they were closed on Thursday due to a threat against one of its middle schools.