Delaware will raffle off 2 scholarships to Wilmington University as vaccine incentives

Delaware will raffle off 2 scholarships to Wilmington University as vaccine incentives

Delaware will raffle off two scholarships to Wilmington University as part of its push to incentivize the COVID-19 vaccine in younger people, Gov. John Carney said Thursday.

Delaware will raffle off two scholarships to Wilmington University as part of its push to incentivize the COVID-19 vaccine in younger people, Gov. John Carney said Thursday.

Students reenact George Floyd killing in photo, principal resigns

Students reenact George Floyd killing in photo, principal resigns

A high school principal in Colorado has announced she is resigning a couple weeks after a photo of three students reenacting the killing of George Floyd in the school parking lot was shared on social media.

A high school principal in Colorado has announced she is resigning a couple weeks after a photo of three students reenacting the killing of George Floyd in the school parking lot was shared on social media.

Ohio school district to pay parents $3M after bullied child's suicide

Ohio school district to pay parents $3M after bullied child's suicide

Cincinnati Public Schools entered a $3 million settlement with the parents of an 8-year-old student who killed himself after being bullied.

Cincinnati Public Schools entered a $3 million settlement with the parents of an 8-year-old student who killed himself after being bullied.

Asheboro school threatened after student denied diploma for Mexican flag

Asheboro school threatened after student denied diploma for Mexican flag

Police in the North Carolina town said they’re investigating 10 threats, one of which was from someone who said they were going to “shoot up the school if you don’t give that young man his diploma.”

Police in the North Carolina town said they’re investigating 10 threats, one of which was from someone who said they were going to “shoot up the school if you don’t give that young man his diploma.”

Middle school drops Confederate soldier’s name to take NASA’s Katherine Johnson’s

Middle school drops Confederate soldier’s name to take NASA’s Katherine Johnson’s

A Virginia school board held a naming ceremony where they removed the name of a Confederate soldier from a middle school and replaced it with Katherine Johnson — the NASA legend.

A Virginia school board held a naming ceremony where they removed the name of a Confederate soldier from a middle school and replaced it with Katherine Johnson — the NASA legend.

Upper Darby High School adopting new start time in the fall

Upper Darby High School adopting new start time in the fall

In-person teaching will begin at 9:45 a.m. for students in the fall. Prior to that, the school will utilize asynchronous learning.

In-person teaching will begin at 9:45 a.m. for students in the fall. Prior to that, the school will utilize asynchronous learning.

2 Bucks County school districts ditch mask mandates for students

2 Bucks County school districts ditch mask mandates for students

Two Bucks County school districts have voted to remove their mask mandate for students and staff with just days left in the academic year. 

Two Bucks County school districts have voted to remove their mask mandate for students and staff with just days left in the academic year. 

Vaccines Required: Several Delaware Valley universities mandate vaccines for returning students

Vaccines Required: Several Delaware Valley universities mandate vaccines for returning students

With abundant COVID-19 vaccine appointments now available for people 16 and older, several colleges and universities across the Delaware Valley have made the vaccine mandatory for students returning to campus in the Fall. 

With abundant COVID-19 vaccine appointments now available for people 16 and older, several colleges and universities across the Delaware Valley have made the vaccine mandatory for students returning to campus in the Fall. 

Lake Highlands H.S. valedictorian calls out Texas 'heartbeat bill' during commencement speech

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 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
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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

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 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

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 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.

School District of Philadelphia exploring changes to bell schedule, superintendent says

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, 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.