FOX 29 Back-To-School Special
COVID-19 is still an issue heading into another school year, with questions about masks and mental health.
COVID-19 is still an issue heading into another school year, with questions about masks and mental health.
Families are in chaos after 2 Philadelphia charter schools announce closure days before start of school
Families look for alternative after two Philadelphia charter schools close days before school opens.
Families look for alternative after two Philadelphia charter schools close days before school opens.
Philadelphia school workers reach deal with School District of Philadelphia
A strike by service employees within the School District of Philadelphia has been averted as a deal has tentatively been reached.
A strike by service employees within the School District of Philadelphia has been averted as a deal has tentatively been reached.
Philadelphia school workers reach deal with School District of Philadelphia
A strike by service employees within the School District of Philadelphia has been averted as a deal has tentatively been reached.
A strike by service employees within the School District of Philadelphia has been averted as a deal has tentatively been reached.
Families left scrambling after 2 Philadelphia charter schools announce closure days before start of school
In a special meeting, the School District of Philadelphia announced that two West Philadelphia charter schools will close, leaving families scrambling to find new enrollment options before the start of the school year on Monday.
In a special meeting, the School District of Philadelphia announced that two West Philadelphia charter schools will close, leaving families scrambling to find new enrollment options before the start of the school year on Monday.
NOMO Foundation giving away free supplies, services at Back To School Pep Rally
FOX 29's Alex Holley speaks with Rickey Duncan, the Executive Director of the NOMO Foundation, about the organization's Back to School Pep Rally where students can get free supplies and services like haircuts.
FOX 29's Alex Holley speaks with Rickey Duncan, the Executive Director of the NOMO Foundation, about the organization's Back to School Pep Rally where students can get free supplies and services like haircuts.
White House claps back at lawmakers who criticized student loan relief after PPP loans were forgiven
The six GOP lawmakers the White House targeted on Twitter are among the president’s most vocal critics.
The six GOP lawmakers the White House targeted on Twitter are among the president’s most vocal critics.
Nebinger School holds meet and greet celebration days ahead of first day
With kids heading back to school, one Philadelphia school worked to get students and parents excited for the upcoming year, holding a meet and greet ahead of the first day.
With kids heading back to school, one Philadelphia school worked to get students and parents excited for the upcoming year, holding a meet and greet ahead of the first day.
Nebinger School holds meet and greet celebration days ahead of first day
With kids heading back to school, one Philadelphia school worked to get students and parents excited for the upcoming year, holding a meet and greet ahead of the first day.
With kids heading back to school, one Philadelphia school worked to get students and parents excited for the upcoming year, holding a meet and greet ahead of the first day.
Missouri school district adds paddling as form of punishment
The district says it brought paddling back after surveying students, parents and staff and found many families were in favor of paddling.
The district says it brought paddling back after surveying students, parents and staff and found many families were in favor of paddling.
Missouri school district brings back paddling
A school district in southwest Missouri is bringing back paddling as discipline, as an alternative to suspension.
A school district in southwest Missouri is bringing back paddling as discipline, as an alternative to suspension.
Future of 2 Philadelphia charter schools unclear, creating confusion for families
There is unwelcome information days before school is supposed to start, as a set of Philadelphia charter schools delay their opening and it isn’t clear when classes will begin at Universal Bluford or Universal Daroff.
There is unwelcome information days before school is supposed to start, as a set of Philadelphia charter schools delay their opening and it isn’t clear when classes will begin at Universal Bluford or Universal Daroff.
Future of 2 Philadelphia charter schools unclear, creating confusion for families
A set of Philadelphia charter schools are delaying opening and it isn?t clear when classes will begin at Universal Bluford or Universal Daroff.
A set of Philadelphia charter schools are delaying opening and it isn?t clear when classes will begin at Universal Bluford or Universal Daroff.
Missouri school district brings back punishment by paddle
The Missouri school district said parents have to opt-in and that the new policy came as a result of parents wanting an alternative to suspension, according to reports.
The Missouri school district said parents have to opt-in and that the new policy came as a result of parents wanting an alternative to suspension, according to reports.
Centennial School District students return for first day of class
FOX 29's Hank Flynn is in Centennial, Pennsylvania for the first day of the 2022- 2023 school year.
FOX 29's Hank Flynn is in Centennial, Pennsylvania for the first day of the 2022- 2023 school year.
Student loan forgiveness | What is a Pell grant and how will Biden's program impact recipients?
President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program announced on Wednesday aims to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans.
President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program announced on Wednesday aims to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans.
Biden's canceling of student loans relies on pandemic, 2003 law
The law was adopted with overwhelming bipartisan support at a time when U.S. forces were fighting two wars, in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The law was adopted with overwhelming bipartisan support at a time when U.S. forces were fighting two wars, in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Teacher strike forces students to start school year remotely in Ohio
The school district and the union resumed bargaining Wednesday afternoon. The school board said its offer to the union put children first.
The school district and the union resumed bargaining Wednesday afternoon. The school board said its offer to the union put children first.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden unveils plan to cancel $10K in student debt
Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.
Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.
Parts of George Dawson's book deemed inappropriate for George Dawson Middle School students
Carroll ISD deemed parts of the book were not appropriate for 7th grade students. The book covers topics like lynching, racism, segregation and civil rights.
Carroll ISD deemed parts of the book were not appropriate for 7th grade students. The book covers topics like lynching, racism, segregation and civil rights.