Mask Mandate: Philadelphia and N.J. schools move to make masks optional
This school week will feel a lot more normal for many students and staff across the region as New Jersey and Philadelphia schools move to make masks for students optional.
This school week will feel a lot more normal for many students and staff across the region as New Jersey and Philadelphia schools move to make masks for students optional.
Philadelphia and N.J. schools move to make masks optional
New Jersey lifts the mask mandate for students Monday as the School District of Philadelphia lifts it Wednesday.
New Jersey lifts the mask mandate for students Monday as the School District of Philadelphia lifts it Wednesday.
Sixth-grader builds Lego replica of teacher for appreciation week
11-year-old Landen spent four months and up to 10,000 Lego bricks to build a replica of his inspiring teacher.
11-year-old Landen spent four months and up to 10,000 Lego bricks to build a replica of his inspiring teacher.
Pennsylvania student scores fell last year, delayed test results show
Newly released test results show student scores on Pennsylvania standardized tests fell sharply last year in most categories, but state officials cautioned the numbers were distorted by pandemic conditions.
Newly released test results show student scores on Pennsylvania standardized tests fell sharply last year in most categories, but state officials cautioned the numbers were distorted by pandemic conditions.
Commonwealth University: 3 Pennsylvania state schools to merge, board says
Three state-owned universities in Pennsylvania will soon be known as the consolidated Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania following a vote by the State System Board of Governors on Wednesday.
Three state-owned universities in Pennsylvania will soon be known as the consolidated Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania following a vote by the State System Board of Governors on Wednesday.
Kelly?s Classroom: John Hancock Elementary School celebrates Read Across America Week
Bob Kelly heads to Northeast Philadelphia to see how John Hancock Elementary School is celebrating Read Across America Week.
Bob Kelly heads to Northeast Philadelphia to see how John Hancock Elementary School is celebrating Read Across America Week.
School District of Philadelphia plans to drop mask mandate on March 9
The School District of Philadelphia plans to make masks optional for students and faculty next week after the city dropped its indoor mask mandate on Wednesday.
The School District of Philadelphia plans to make masks optional for students and faculty next week after the city dropped its indoor mask mandate on Wednesday.
Virginia substitute teacher suspended for allegedly pushing Russian propaganda in class
A Northern Virginia substitute teacher was suspended by a public school system for allegedly trying to push Russian propaganda on students.
A Northern Virginia substitute teacher was suspended by a public school system for allegedly trying to push Russian propaganda on students.
Kelly’s Classroom: English teacher Jessica Ippolito rises to TikTok fame!
Bob heads to Franklinville, New Jersey to meet a teacher who is making waves on TikTok.
Bob heads to Franklinville, New Jersey to meet a teacher who is making waves on TikTok.
Delaware's school mask mandate to end Tuesday, March 1
Delaware will lift its masking requirement in public and private K-12 schools one month earlier than originally planned, Gov. Carney announced on Monday. Carney says the announcement is consistent with new guidance from the CDC.
Delaware will lift its masking requirement in public and private K-12 schools one month earlier than originally planned, Gov. Carney announced on Monday. Carney says the announcement is consistent with new guidance from the CDC.
University of Delaware police investigating alleged sexual assault in Uber vehicle
The University of Delaware said it's investigating a reported sexual assault that allegedly happened on campus in an Uber driver's vehicle.
The University of Delaware said it's investigating a reported sexual assault that allegedly happened on campus in an Uber driver's vehicle.
Parents searching for answers after son got unexplained bruises at New Jersey daycare
New Jersey parents want answers after they claimed their young son came home from daycare with unexplained bruises.
New Jersey parents want answers after they claimed their young son came home from daycare with unexplained bruises.
Minneapolis, St. Paul teachers file intent to strike
As negotiations continue, educators in St. Paul and Minneapolis school district's largest teachers' unions say they have filed their intent to strike Wednesday afternoon. They spoke to media at 4:15 p.m. to reiterate their position, and answer questions.
As negotiations continue, educators in St. Paul and Minneapolis school district's largest teachers' unions say they have filed their intent to strike Wednesday afternoon. They spoke to media at 4:15 p.m. to reiterate their position, and answer questions.
Low student engagement major source of teacher stress, survey finds
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
Supports swells for Chester County high school to drop mascot some consider offensive
A Chester County high school is feeling a strong push to change its mascot that many argue is an offensive characterization of Native Americans.
A Chester County high school is feeling a strong push to change its mascot that many argue is an offensive characterization of Native Americans.
'I'm ready to take it off': Local students weigh-in on changing mask rules in schools
As more states continue to drop mask mandates amid a steady decline in COVID-19 cases, schools are also deciding if students and teachers can ditch the mask to bring normalcy back to the classroom.
As more states continue to drop mask mandates amid a steady decline in COVID-19 cases, schools are also deciding if students and teachers can ditch the mask to bring normalcy back to the classroom.
Chester County school celebrates palindrome day with time capsule
Students and teachers at the Maximilian Kolbe School in West Chester, Pennsylvania, are celebrating 2.22.22 with a time capsule. FOX 29's Bob Kelly has the details.
Students and teachers at the Maximilian Kolbe School in West Chester, Pennsylvania, are celebrating 2.22.22 with a time capsule. FOX 29's Bob Kelly has the details.
80-year-old man gets ‘met minimum’ stamp removed from high school diploma
Billy Ray Macon Sr. graduated from high school in 1961. The school district made sure the teen knew he barely passed despite being a working father and husband.
Billy Ray Macon Sr. graduated from high school in 1961. The school district made sure the teen knew he barely passed despite being a working father and husband.
Education Department erases $415M in student loan debt for 16,000 borrowers
In total, the Biden administration has approved $2 billion in loan forgiveness for students allegedly defrauded by their schools.
In total, the Biden administration has approved $2 billion in loan forgiveness for students allegedly defrauded by their schools.
Community members urged to 'wake up' and help promote safety for students in Philadelphia
Concern continues to grow for students after a 12-year-old girl was shot in a drive-by shooting in North Philadelphia on Tuesday as she was walking home from school.
Concern continues to grow for students after a 12-year-old girl was shot in a drive-by shooting in North Philadelphia on Tuesday as she was walking home from school.