Vineland Public Schools to reopen Friday after online threat closes buildings
Vineland Public Schools will reopen on Friday after district leaders closed schools "out of an abundance of caution" on Thursday after receiving an online threat.
Vineland Public Schools will reopen on Friday after district leaders closed schools "out of an abundance of caution" on Thursday after receiving an online threat.
Pennsylvania recruiting school bus drivers amid shortage
Pennsylvania is mailing 375,000 holders of commercial driver's licenses in a recruitment campaign meant to address a shortage of school bus drivers, officials said Thursday.
Pennsylvania is mailing 375,000 holders of commercial driver's licenses in a recruitment campaign meant to address a shortage of school bus drivers, officials said Thursday.
House passes bill aimed at protecting K-12 schools against cyberattacks
The K-12 Cybersecurity Act will allow CISA to work with schools and other federal departments to examine any cybersecurity threats that could affect students or educators.
The K-12 Cybersecurity Act will allow CISA to work with schools and other federal departments to examine any cybersecurity threats that could affect students or educators.
More staff added at Upper Darby High School after student starts fire, fight breaks out causing lockdown
Upper Darby High School is making some changes after the school year got off to a rocky start.
Upper Darby High School is making some changes after the school year got off to a rocky start.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. William Hite will not seek contract renewal
Hite will remain in his role until the end of his contract, which is set to expire on Aug. 31, 2022.
Hite will remain in his role until the end of his contract, which is set to expire on Aug. 31, 2022.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. William Hite will not seek contract renewal
Hite will remain in his role until the end of his contract, which is set to expire on Aug. 31, 2022.
Hite will remain in his role until the end of his contract, which is set to expire on Aug. 31, 2022.
Myron L. Powell Elementary School moves to remote learning due to COVID-19
A Cumberland County elementary school will be moving to remote learning for nearly three weeks due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
A Cumberland County elementary school will be moving to remote learning for nearly three weeks due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Be Body Positive Philly helps Philadelphia high schoolers battle eating disorders
Two Penn students, Christina Miranda and Amanda Moreno, joined FOX 29's Karen Hepp to talk about how eating disorders have impacted their lives and how they won Penn President's Engagement Prize to help Philadelphia high schoolers battle eating disorders with their Be Body Positive Philly movement.
Two Penn students, Christina Miranda and Amanda Moreno, joined FOX 29's Karen Hepp to talk about how eating disorders have impacted their lives and how they won Penn President's Engagement Prize to help Philadelphia high schoolers battle eating disorders with their Be Body Positive Philly movement.
Districts in PA, NJ and DE are dealing with bus driver shortages
The communications coordinator for Deptford Township School District joined FOX 29's Mike Jerrick to talk about their plans to deal with their bus driver shortage and what they are offering for new drivers when they apply for a job.
The communications coordinator for Deptford Township School District joined FOX 29's Mike Jerrick to talk about their plans to deal with their bus driver shortage and what they are offering for new drivers when they apply for a job.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. William Hite will not seek contract renewal
Hite will remain in his role until the end of his contract, which is set to expire on Aug. 31, 2022.
Hite will remain in his role until the end of his contract, which is set to expire on Aug. 31, 2022.
Parents furious after breakfast, lunch not provided at Southwest Philly school due to staff issue
In a letter, the school explains food service staff did not report to Mitchell to serve breakfast or lunch. Monica Lewis with the School District of Philadelphia says food in fact was on site but no one was there to distribute it.
In a letter, the school explains food service staff did not report to Mitchell to serve breakfast or lunch. Monica Lewis with the School District of Philadelphia says food in fact was on site but no one was there to distribute it.
COVID-19 cases higher in schools without mask policies, CDC studies show
The studies found that school districts without a universal masking policy in place were more likely to have COVID-19 outbreaks.
The studies found that school districts without a universal masking policy in place were more likely to have COVID-19 outbreaks.
School District of Philadelphia adds 6 half days to calendar for teacher professional development
The School District of Philadelphia is adding six half days for teacher professional development to the calendar, leading to frustration and confusion among parents.
The School District of Philadelphia is adding six half days for teacher professional development to the calendar, leading to frustration and confusion among parents.
COVID-19 creates dire US shortage of teachers, school staff
Public schools have struggled for years with teacher shortages, particularly in math, science, special education and languages. But the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problem.
Public schools have struggled for years with teacher shortages, particularly in math, science, special education and languages. But the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problem.
Lawsuits against Ohio State over sex abuse by team doctor dismissed
Several lawsuits filed against Ohio State University over alleged sexual abuse claims by now-deceased team doctor Richard Strauss have been dismissed.
Several lawsuits filed against Ohio State University over alleged sexual abuse claims by now-deceased team doctor Richard Strauss have been dismissed.
Health department urges School District of Philadelphia to ramp up testing
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is urging the School District of Philadelphia to drastically ramp up covid testing of unvaccinated students.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is urging the School District of Philadelphia to drastically ramp up covid testing of unvaccinated students.
Health department urges School District of Philadelphia to ramp up testing
The health department is taking new action on testing for COVID in schools as well as announcing new guidelines for when a school needs to close
The health department is taking new action on testing for COVID in schools as well as announcing new guidelines for when a school needs to close
Philadelphia School Board to vote on plan to dismiss students early every other Friday
Some Philly parents were left blindsided over a proposed plan that could let their kids out of school early every other Friday for the rest of the year.
Some Philly parents were left blindsided over a proposed plan that could let their kids out of school early every other Friday for the rest of the year.
Philadelphia School Board to vote on plan to dismiss students early every other Friday
Some Philly parents were left blindsided over a proposed plan that could let their kids out of school early every other Friday for the rest of the year.
Some Philly parents were left blindsided over a proposed plan that could let their kids out of school early every other Friday for the rest of the year.
Overflowing trash, sidewalk sewage an issue at Philadelphia school
Raw sewage at one Philadelphia school and overflowing trash dumpsters at several schools is a health issue for students as well as the neighborhoods.
Raw sewage at one Philadelphia school and overflowing trash dumpsters at several schools is a health issue for students as well as the neighborhoods.