College grads enter tough hiring market: Some tips to help with the job hunt
As graduates enter a challenging job market marked by rising unemployment and experience gaps, experts suggest building resilience and leveraging AI tools to help navigate the transition into the real world.
As graduates enter a challenging job market marked by rising unemployment and experience gaps, experts suggest building resilience and leveraging AI tools to help navigate the transition into the real world.
Philadelphia school board delays vote on $3B facilities master plan
The Philadelphia Public School Board has delayed a vote on a $3 billion facilities plan that could close 17 schools, following City Council requests for more review time.
The Philadelphia Public School Board has delayed a vote on a $3 billion facilities plan that could close 17 schools, following City Council requests for more review time.
American Library Association’s challenged books list: The 11 titles targeted the most in 2025 for removal
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.
Bensalem Township School Board votes to cut over 2 dozen jobs to address $12M deficit
The Bensalem Township School Board held a meeting Wednesday evening where they voted to cut more than two dozen staffing positions to help close a $12-16 million budget gap.
The Bensalem Township School Board held a meeting Wednesday evening where they voted to cut more than two dozen staffing positions to help close a $12-16 million budget gap.
Mayor Parker pushes Philly $1 rideshare tax to fund schools amid city council pushback
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is urging City Council to support a proposed $1 rideshare tax aimed at funding public schools, amid debate and resistance from council members and rideshare companies.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is urging City Council to support a proposed $1 rideshare tax aimed at funding public schools, amid debate and resistance from council members and rideshare companies.
Texas public schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
Pennsylvania high school teacher named 'National Teacher of the Year' for 2026
Leon Smith, a social studies teacher at Haverford High School in Pennsylvania, has been named the 2026 “National Teacher of the Year.”
Leon Smith, a social studies teacher at Haverford High School in Pennsylvania, has been named the 2026 “National Teacher of the Year.”
Philadelphia School District unveils final facilities master plan ahead of this week's vote
The Philadelphia School District unveiled final changes to its facilities master plan, including fewer school closures and more modernization projects, ahead of a key vote this week.
The Philadelphia School District unveiled final changes to its facilities master plan, including fewer school closures and more modernization projects, ahead of a key vote this week.
30,000 student loan borrowers expected to receive discharges as the final deadline passes
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
Roman Catholic High School's Winning Mock Trial Team
Fox 29's Bob Kelly heads to Roman Catholic High School in Center City to showcase their mock trial team.
Fox 29's Bob Kelly heads to Roman Catholic High School in Center City to showcase their mock trial team.
Hampshire College, alma mater of Ken Burns and other notable alumni, to close
Hampshire College, a small progressive liberal arts school in western Massachusetts known for notable alumni like filmmaker Ken Burns, announced it will close after the fall semester.
Hampshire College, a small progressive liberal arts school in western Massachusetts known for notable alumni like filmmaker Ken Burns, announced it will close after the fall semester.
Princeton University to bar e-bikes from campus beginning June 1
Starting in June, Princeton University will prohibit the use of electric bikes and a range of other personal micro-mobility devices across its campus.
Starting in June, Princeton University will prohibit the use of electric bikes and a range of other personal micro-mobility devices across its campus.
Kids Empire In Collegeville
Fox 29's Bob Kelly spends the morning playing at Kids Empire in Collegeville, PA.
Fox 29's Bob Kelly spends the morning playing at Kids Empire in Collegeville, PA.
Bensalem school board weighs layoffs, tax hikes to close $16M budget gap
The Bensalem School District in Bucks County is facing a $16 million budget deficit, prompting discussions about layoffs, higher taxes, and alternative revenue sources.
The Bensalem School District in Bucks County is facing a $16 million budget deficit, prompting discussions about layoffs, higher taxes, and alternative revenue sources.
Naz-A-Thon In Northeast Philly
Fox 29's Bob Kelly puts on his dancing shoes for Nazareth Academy High School's annual fundraiser in Northeast Philadelphia.
Fox 29's Bob Kelly puts on his dancing shoes for Nazareth Academy High School's annual fundraiser in Northeast Philadelphia.
THC edibles incident leaves Bucks County middle school students sick, district says
Several Pennsbury middle school students became ill after the district says they ate edibles containing THC.
Several Pennsbury middle school students became ill after the district says they ate edibles containing THC.
Judge blocks Trump-era push for college admissions race data collection
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
List: Bible stories proposed in Texas as required reading in public schools
The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.
The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.
Kelly's Classroom: Esperanza Academy Charter School
Fox 29's Bob Kelly visits Esperanza Academy Charter School in Hunting Park ahead of their episode of "The ClassH-Room.
Fox 29's Bob Kelly visits Esperanza Academy Charter School in Hunting Park ahead of their episode of "The ClassH-Room.
Trump administration ends agreements to protect transgender students in several schools
The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.