Pennsylvania lawmakers to propose cellphone ban in grade schools: 'Constant distraction'
Pennsylvania lawmakers are spearheading a bipartisan effort to become one of over two dozen states to ban or otherwise restrict cellphone use in schools.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are spearheading a bipartisan effort to become one of over two dozen states to ban or otherwise restrict cellphone use in schools.
Best back-to-school deals for 2025: Apple, Allbirds, Staples and more
Apple, Walmart, Staples, Nordstrom and more are offering big back-to-school savings this summer. Here are the best deals to shop before class starts.
Apple, Walmart, Staples, Nordstrom and more are offering big back-to-school savings this summer. Here are the best deals to shop before class starts.
Back-to-school shopping: Labubu, Stanley, Gizmo Watch and more top 2025 lists
The school year is still weeks away, but back-to-school shopping is well underway, and everything from Labubus to Gizmo Watches are topping this year's trending list.
The school year is still weeks away, but back-to-school shopping is well underway, and everything from Labubus to Gizmo Watches are topping this year's trending list.
Camp Kelly: Southampton Summer Day Camp
FOX 29's Bob Kelly tries out bungee jumping at Southampton Summer Day Camp in Bucks County, PA.
FOX 29's Bob Kelly tries out bungee jumping at Southampton Summer Day Camp in Bucks County, PA.
Philly students gain full-time employment through trade studies; how you can involve your student
The School District of Philadelphia said student internships at Elliott-Lewis Corporation, a Philadelphia based HVAC and mechanical service company, are leading to full-time careers in the building trades.
The School District of Philadelphia said student internships at Elliott-Lewis Corporation, a Philadelphia based HVAC and mechanical service company, are leading to full-time careers in the building trades.
Philly students in building trades receive internships leading to employment
A partnership between a Philadelphia high school and a local HVAC and mechanical service company is not only leading to student internships, but also full-time jobs.
A partnership between a Philadelphia high school and a local HVAC and mechanical service company is not only leading to student internships, but also full-time jobs.
Camp Kelly: Fundamental Hoops Training Basketball Camp
FOX 29's Bob Kelly visits Fundamental Hoops Training Basketball Camp in Marlton, NJ.
FOX 29's Bob Kelly visits Fundamental Hoops Training Basketball Camp in Marlton, NJ.
Parents learn elementary students will walk 2 miles in South Jersey school district
An online petition is circulating in Woolwich Township after the Swedesboro Woolwich School District eliminated courtesy busing for General Charles G. Harker School which provides education to students in the third to fifth grade.
An online petition is circulating in Woolwich Township after the Swedesboro Woolwich School District eliminated courtesy busing for General Charles G. Harker School which provides education to students in the third to fifth grade.
Courtesy busing ending for young South Jersey students
Some unhappy parents in Gloucester County after they learn that courtesy busing for their elementary students is being terminated and some students will have to walk two miles to school.
Some unhappy parents in Gloucester County after they learn that courtesy busing for their elementary students is being terminated and some students will have to walk two miles to school.
Department of Education suspends student loan forgiveness under IBR. What it means for borrowers
The Income-Based Repayment plan provides borrowers with a feasible option to repay their student loans, and here’s what you need to know.
The Income-Based Repayment plan provides borrowers with a feasible option to repay their student loans, and here’s what you need to know.
These are the best and worst states for education: Study
States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.
States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.
Supreme Court says Trump's Education Department layoffs can resume
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
Philly residents asked for input on school buildings in facilities planning forums
The last time the School District of Philadelphia closed some schools it caused some real heartache for some neighborhoods. So, this time around, before they make any decisions, district officials say they’re trying to get as much input from the community as possible.
The last time the School District of Philadelphia closed some schools it caused some real heartache for some neighborhoods. So, this time around, before they make any decisions, district officials say they’re trying to get as much input from the community as possible.
Trump administration bars undocumented children from Head Start program
The Trump administration will block undocumented immigrants from accessing Head Start and other programs, saying it is restoring integrity to federal benefits. Advocates warn of harm to vulnerable children.
The Trump administration will block undocumented immigrants from accessing Head Start and other programs, saying it is restoring integrity to federal benefits. Advocates warn of harm to vulnerable children.
Trump administration resuming interest charges for nearly 8M student loan borrowers
The Department of Education is expected to resume student loan interest payments on Aug. 1.
The Department of Education is expected to resume student loan interest payments on Aug. 1.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
These states now require cursive to be taught in schools
Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.
Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.
Tennessee teens could lose driver's licenses as punishment for bullying
Tennessee students who bully their classmates – both in school or online – could lose their driving privileges as punishment thanks to a new law that took effect this week.
Tennessee students who bully their classmates – both in school or online – could lose their driving privileges as punishment thanks to a new law that took effect this week.
Trump admin withholds $6 billion for after-school, summer programs
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
Cursive writing could become mandatory in Pennsylvania schools
Last week, the Pennsylvania House passed a bill that would require cursive handwriting to be taught in all public and private elementary schools across the state.
Last week, the Pennsylvania House passed a bill that would require cursive handwriting to be taught in all public and private elementary schools across the state.