Philadelphia leaders promote Lights on Afterschool, a vital lifeline keeping kids safe
Shining a light on after school programs, a vital link to keeping kids safe, Philadelphia promotes Lights on Afterschool
Shining a light on after school programs, a vital link to keeping kids safe, Philadelphia promotes Lights on Afterschool
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.
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.
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
FOX 29's Bob Kelly heads to St. Hilary of Poitiers School in Rydal, Pa for Kelly's Classroom.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'We're not moving': NE Philly dance studio seeks answers after receiving hateful message
A Black-owned dance studio in Northeast Philadelphia was subject to a hateful message Oct 16 and the owner is searching for answers as to why.
A Black-owned dance studio in Northeast Philadelphia was subject to a hateful message Oct 16 and the owner is searching for answers as to why.
Pa., NJ and Philadelphia leaders prepare for rollout of COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11
Leaders across Pennsylvania and New Jersey prepare for children ages five to 11 to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Leaders across Pennsylvania and New Jersey prepare for children ages five to 11 to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Pa., NJ leaders prepare for rollout of COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11
Leaders across Pa. and NJ get ready for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout for kids
Leaders across Pa. and NJ get ready for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout for kids
CDC to continue recommending masks in all schools, Walensky says
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said officials will “continue to recommend masks in all schools for all people in those schools.” The reason: time.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said officials will “continue to recommend masks in all schools for all people in those schools.” The reason: time.
California school district tells parents their children must eat lunch in the rain due to COVID
Amid outcry, the district decided to let kids eat a 15-minute lunch indoors if there is 'a heavy downpour'
Amid outcry, the district decided to let kids eat a 15-minute lunch indoors if there is 'a heavy downpour'
Temple police warn of a man inappropriately touching women on campus while riding scooter
Temple police said there have been several incidents of a man touching women, while riding a scooter on campus.
Temple police said there have been several incidents of a man touching women, while riding a scooter on campus.
ACLU, educators file lawsuit over Oklahoma’s ban on critical race theory
The law, HB 1775, also prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to undergo gender or sexual diversity training.
The law, HB 1775, also prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to undergo gender or sexual diversity training.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill can keep affirmative action, judge rules
U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs ruled late Monday that the University of North Carolina has shown that it has a compelling reason to pursue a diverse student body and has demonstrated that measurable benefits come from that goal.
U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs ruled late Monday that the University of North Carolina has shown that it has a compelling reason to pursue a diverse student body and has demonstrated that measurable benefits come from that goal.
‘Heroes we needed’: Jill Biden congratulates 2020, 2021 Teachers of the Year at White House
Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year at the White House on Monday in a months-long delayed event to celebrate their talents and commitment to education.
Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year at the White House on Monday in a months-long delayed event to celebrate their talents and commitment to education.
California high school program aims to help nation's growing truck driver shortage
A high school in California is introducing students to the possibility of a career in truck driving, an industry facing worker shortages impacting the nation's supply chain.
A high school in California is introducing students to the possibility of a career in truck driving, an industry facing worker shortages impacting the nation's supply chain.
Nursing school applications rise amid COVID-19 burnout among staff
Nurses around the U.S. are getting burned out by the COVID-19 crisis and quitting, yet applications to nursing schools are rising.
Nurses around the U.S. are getting burned out by the COVID-19 crisis and quitting, yet applications to nursing schools are rising.
Official speaks out as area schools feel brunt of gun violence impacting youth
Principal Le'yondo Dunn of the Simon Gratz Mastery Charter High School joined Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the impacts of gun violence on the youth and the community.
Principal Le'yondo Dunn of the Simon Gratz Mastery Charter High School joined Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the impacts of gun violence on the youth and the community.