Central Bucks elementary school sees sudden spike in COVID cases

A Central Bucks elementary school is now dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak and parents want to know what is going on. More than two dozen students at Gayman Elementary School recently tested positive for COVID.

White House outlines plans to increase COVID-19 testing in schools

The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.

Vaccine required for School District of Philadelphia students participating in interscholastic sports

The School District of Philadelphia announced Friday that students participating in interscholastic sports for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Philadelphia public schools to remain open if SEPTA workers strike

The School District of Philadelphia on Thursday said all schools will remain open for in-person learning if transit workers do not reach a new contract with SEPTA and go on strike. 

Photos appear to show lap-dancing, paddling at Kentucky school homecoming event

A Kentucky school district has handed down discipline after photos of “inappropriate student-led activities” at a homecoming event made the rounds on social media.

Shining a light on kids safety, Philadelphia promotes Lights on Afterschool

Lights on Afterschool, an alliance designed to shine a spotlight on all rec centers serving as a vital youth lifeline, is Thursday. Winchester Rec Center celebrated Wednesday.

Florida penalizes school district over masks, federal COVID grant

The state of Florida has docked a school district more than $164,000 for defying a ban on classroom mask mandates and for being awarded a federal coronavirus grant, county school officials said Wednesday.

Tredyffrin Twp. police are on high alert after suspicious interaction a driver had with students

Two middle school students reported that a light-colored Mercedes van, with a Pa. license plate beginning with K, pulled up to a bus stop in Wayne. The driver then asked the students to get in the van.

Kelly's Classroom: St. Hilary of Poitiers School
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FOX 29's Bob Kelly heads to St. Hilary of Poitiers School in Rydal, Pa for Kelly's Classroom.

COVID-19 forecast model predicts rise in cases, hospitalizations as winter nears

With required mask use reduced in much of the U.S., the University of Washington's influential COVID-19 forecasting model is predicting increasing infections and hospitalizations in November.

School District of Philadelphia braces for SEPTA strike

The School District of Philadelphia is preparing for the event of a SEPTA strike if workers and leaders can't reach an agreement on a new contract.

Schools forced to limit lunch options amid nationwide supply chain crisis

School meal programs are facing food shortages and supply delays that may cause officials to limit the breakfast and lunch options for students.

Biden touts spending, infrastructure packages to revive US

President Joe Biden returned to his birthplace Wednesday for the first time since taking office, declaring his multitrillion-dollar safety net and infrastructure packages would restore an America starving for investments in its workers, families and the environment.