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.
Controversial book pulled from school library
Brevard County Schools removed a book that leaders are calling “inappropriate” from one of its school libraries.
Brevard County Schools removed a book that leaders are calling “inappropriate” from one of its school libraries.
Officials issue warnings as dangerous social media challenges emerge in schools
Students all over the nation have been participating in challenges such as the devious licks challenge or the bathroom challenge. It includes everything from filling soap dispensers with urine to vandalizing school property. Now educators are beginning to issues warnings about these challenges.
Students all over the nation have been participating in challenges such as the devious licks challenge or the bathroom challenge. It includes everything from filling soap dispensers with urine to vandalizing school property. Now educators are beginning to issues warnings about these challenges.
Officials: Fight between parents prompts shelter in place at Drexel Hill Middle School
A fight between parents outside of Drexel Hill Middle School on Friday prompted students and staff to shelter in place inside the school for a brief period of time, district officials say.
A fight between parents outside of Drexel Hill Middle School on Friday prompted students and staff to shelter in place inside the school for a brief period of time, district officials say.
Coatesville Area School District sends students home after receiving threat
The Coatesville Area School District sent students home early on Thursday as local law enforcement investigated the threat of a school shooting, officials said.
The Coatesville Area School District sent students home early on Thursday as local law enforcement investigated the threat of a school shooting, officials said.
Temple names Texas administrator Arthur Johnson next Athletic Director
Temple named Arthur Johnson, a veteran administrator at Texas, as the Owls' new athletic director.
Temple named Arthur Johnson, a veteran administrator at Texas, as the Owls' new athletic director.
Student loan forgiveness: 550K borrowers to benefit from program overhaul
A change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will immediately make 22,000 borrowers eligible to get loans canceled, U.S. officials said.
A change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will immediately make 22,000 borrowers eligible to get loans canceled, U.S. officials said.
Parkway Northwest High School to close for 10 days amid COVID-19 spike
Students at Parkway Northwest High School will learn remotely for a week after multiple COVID-19 cases forced the school to closes its building on Friday.
Students at Parkway Northwest High School will learn remotely for a week after multiple COVID-19 cases forced the school to closes its building on Friday.
School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
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.