Philadelphia high school grads enter early childhood careers thanks to new district partnership
The School District of Philadelphia is celebrating the success of a new program that launched three recent high school graduates into early childhood careers.
Over 800,000 borrowers receiving billions of dollars in student loan debt forgiveness
The Biden administration announced in July that it would provide $39 billion in loan forgiveness for borrowers.
Philly school district hosts back-to-school tour
The School District of Philadelphia hosted its 4th annual Back-To-School tour, giving away backpacks filled with school supplies, so families have what they need for students.
Temple University introduces upgrades, enhancements to campus security
Students at Temple University are getting ready to return to campus and the university is talking about enhanced security measures to keep students, staff and the community safe.
Test results show Delaware students are continuing to struggle after post-COVID return to classrooms
The latest statewide test results show that Delaware public school students continue to have trouble making the grade.
Some Florida school districts requiring permission slips to use students' nicknames
For example, if your child's name is Robert but likes to be called Rob, the form will need to be filled out so teachers and staff can call your child Rob.
Back-to-school shopping to cost Americans more than ever amid inflation spike
Back-to-school shopping is expected to cost Americans a record amount this year, as shoppers face high inflation across the country.
Conservative groups sue to block Biden plan that cancels $39B in student loans
The Education Department called the suit “a desperate attempt from right wing special interests to keep hundreds of thousands of borrowers in debt.”
Back to School College Edition: Taking your dorm room from drab to fab
FOX 29's Jenn Frederick chats with Amanda Zuckerman of Dormify about how to make a dorm room look fabulous for the upcoming school year.
Back to School College Edition: Dorm room decorating tips
FOX 29's Jenn Frederick visits West Chester University, where Rasheeda Gray of Gray Space Interiors breaks down the top dorm room decorating tips.
The Achievers: 23 local young men honored by nonprofit for educational endeavors
Mister Mann Frisby and Randy Shine of the Achiever's Brunch discuss the inspiration of the agency. They are joined by local students Andreas Carleton, Dylan Curtis, Alphonso Evans Jr., Nasir Forrest, Terrence Oliver, Ryan Tucker, Amir Staten and Cedric Zellars.
College Move-In: What to pack vs. what to leave at home
Jenn is learning more about what items you should pack vs leave at home for college move in day.
Pennsylvania schools face spending down reserves or taking out loans as lawmakers fail to act
Some of Pennsylvania’s school districts may have to spend down their reserves or take out loans to open for the fall semester, because billions of dollars in state aid is being held up in a partisan stalemate.
Fisher-Price unveils first-ever sensory line of toys for preschoolers
The company said it wants to create "a more inclusive play experience for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids, by allowing them to create their own unique play. "
Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be charged over ‘harmful’ materials
The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.
Philly schools roll out on the Back-To-School bus tour!
For the third year, the School District of Philadelphia is making 11 stops all over the city to make sure folks are equipped and ready to return to school on September 5!
Barack Obama's first college is latest to end legacy admissions
Occidental College is the latest school to end legacy admissions in the wake of a Supreme Court decision removing race from admissions decisions.
Malvern Day Camp makes sure every activity exercises creativity
FOX 29's Bob Kelly joins in the fun at Malvern Day Camp.
Harvard's legacy admissions under investigation by US Education Department
Opening a new front in legal battles over college admissions, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions.
Pennsylvania's schools say victory in court is final and Legislature needs to increase funding
Lawyers for the school districts that sued in Pennsylvania say they want action now that Republican lawmakers aren't appealing a judge’s ruling on funding.