Lake Highlands H.S. valedictorian calls out Texas 'heartbeat bill' during commencement speech
Video of a Lake Highlands High School commencement speech is making the rounds on social media after Paxton Smith, LHHS' valedictorian, criticized the recently passed Texas "heartbeat bill."
Video of a Lake Highlands High School commencement speech is making the rounds on social media after Paxton Smith, LHHS' valedictorian, criticized the recently passed Texas "heartbeat bill."
Wilberforce University cancels student debt for 2020 and 2021 graduates
Wilberforce University, the nation’s oldest private, historically Black university owned and operated by African Americans, announced that it will forgive student debt owed by its 2020 and 2021 graduates.
Wilberforce University, the nation’s oldest private, historically Black university owned and operated by African Americans, announced that it will forgive student debt owed by its 2020 and 2021 graduates.
Kelly's Classroom: Nazareth Academy Grade School
FOX 29's Bob Kelly heads to Nazareth Academy Grade School for this segment of Kelly's Classroom.
FOX 29's Bob Kelly heads to Nazareth Academy Grade School for this segment of Kelly's Classroom.
Oakland Tech H.S. valedictorian says 'absolutely no way' he's first Black male capable of holding that title
18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad has inspired, led and motivated his fellow classmates at Oakland Technical High School on countless occasions over their four years together. And on Saturday, he brought it all home with an uplifting, empowering commencement speech as he addressed the class of 2021 as his school’s first ever Black male valedictorian.
18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad has inspired, led and motivated his fellow classmates at Oakland Technical High School on countless occasions over their four years together. And on Saturday, he brought it all home with an uplifting, empowering commencement speech as he addressed the class of 2021 as his school’s first ever Black male valedictorian.
Denver Public Schools to begin cooking all school meals from scratch
Denver Public Schools is aiming to cook 100% of its school meals from scratch for the more than 90,000 students its serves in a partnership with Brigaid, a startup that brings in professional chefs to work with existing staff.
Denver Public Schools is aiming to cook 100% of its school meals from scratch for the more than 90,000 students its serves in a partnership with Brigaid, a startup that brings in professional chefs to work with existing staff.
Phone flashlights save the day when power goes out during Texas graduation
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
Baltimore students who failed classes this year will still pass, school board says
Baltimore students who failed classes during the 2020-2021 school year will still pass on to the next grade level, the city's school board announced this week.
Baltimore students who failed classes during the 2020-2021 school year will still pass on to the next grade level, the city's school board announced this week.
Female students petition to wear pants at Catholic school in Bucks County
A former student at a Warminster high school started a petition to have the option to wear pants as part of their uniform.
A former student at a Warminster high school started a petition to have the option to wear pants as part of their uniform.
School District of Philadelphia exploring changes to bell schedule, superintendent says
The School District of Philadelphia on Thursday said it is exploring adjustments to next year's bell schedule that would narrow start times across the district and help improve bus routes to and from school.
The School District of Philadelphia on Thursday said it is exploring adjustments to next year's bell schedule that would narrow start times across the district and help improve bus routes to and from school.
Teachers, parents express frustration as Philly school officials propose new school start times
Teachers, students and families in the School District of Philadelphia thrown another curveball after a chaotic pandemic year, as they learn the district wants to change school start times in the fall, in some cases, by as much as two hours, according to the Philadelphia teachers union.
Teachers, students and families in the School District of Philadelphia thrown another curveball after a chaotic pandemic year, as they learn the district wants to change school start times in the fall, in some cases, by as much as two hours, according to the Philadelphia teachers union.
New school day start times could be implemented at Philadelphia schools
Jennifer Joyce speaks with teachers and the teacher union president about the new proposed start times at Philadelphia schools
Jennifer Joyce speaks with teachers and the teacher union president about the new proposed start times at Philadelphia schools
Wilmington mother creates scholarship fund in memory of daughter killed
“I just try to help someone else’s child do what my child wanted to do,” Sharieff Stewart Herring spoke of wanting to help other kids, in memory of her daughter, killed in July 2020.
“I just try to help someone else’s child do what my child wanted to do,” Sharieff Stewart Herring spoke of wanting to help other kids, in memory of her daughter, killed in July 2020.
Wilmington mom seeks to honor the life and legacy of her daughter, killed in a shooting
Jennifer Joyce talks to a Wilmington mom who set up a scholarship fund in her daughter's name, to help other kids go to college.
Jennifer Joyce talks to a Wilmington mom who set up a scholarship fund in her daughter's name, to help other kids go to college.
Meet the Los Angeles toddler who is the youngest member of American Mensa with an IQ of 146
A Los Angeles toddler has been accepted into Mensa— the largest and oldest high IQ society in the world. Kashe Quest is just 2 years old and has an IQ of 146.
A Los Angeles toddler has been accepted into Mensa— the largest and oldest high IQ society in the world. Kashe Quest is just 2 years old and has an IQ of 146.
NYC schools to be in-person only in September, de Blasio says
"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Attorney weighs on University of Delaware shutdown lawsuit
A federal judge ruled that a lawsuit against the University of Delaware over the COVID-19 shutdown could continue, saying that students can try to recoup costs for services not rendered.
A federal judge ruled that a lawsuit against the University of Delaware over the COVID-19 shutdown could continue, saying that students can try to recoup costs for services not rendered.
Lawsuits over University of Delaware COVID-19 shutdown can proceed, judge rules
A federal judge on Tuesday refused to dismiss two lawsuits filed against the University of Delaware by current and former students who argue that they are entitled to refunds for services they didn’t receive when officials shut down the campus last spring because of the coronavirus epidemic.
A federal judge on Tuesday refused to dismiss two lawsuits filed against the University of Delaware by current and former students who argue that they are entitled to refunds for services they didn’t receive when officials shut down the campus last spring because of the coronavirus epidemic.
Lawsuits over university COVID-19 shutdown can proceed
The plaintiffs sued the school for breach of contract and unjust enrichment last year after UD officials stopped offering in-person classes and closed campus facilities. The lawsuits, which will now be consolidated, are purported class actions seeking reimbursements on behalf of all students who paid for the spring 2020 semester.
The plaintiffs sued the school for breach of contract and unjust enrichment last year after UD officials stopped offering in-person classes and closed campus facilities. The lawsuits, which will now be consolidated, are purported class actions seeking reimbursements on behalf of all students who paid for the spring 2020 semester.
School District of Philadelphia plans to fully reopen for 2021-2022 academic year
The School District of Philadelphia is planning to welcome all students back to class for five days of in-person learning for the 2021-2022 academic year.
The School District of Philadelphia is planning to welcome all students back to class for five days of in-person learning for the 2021-2022 academic year.
School District of Philadelphia plans to fully reopen for 2021-2022 academic year
The School District of Philadelphia is planning to welcome all students back to class for five days of in-person learning for the 2021-2022 academic year.
The School District of Philadelphia is planning to welcome all students back to class for five days of in-person learning for the 2021-2022 academic year.