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Students of color in special education are less likely to get the help they need – here are 3 ways teachers can do better
Students with disabilities do better when they remain in general education classes, but systemic bias often leads them to be placed in separate classrooms, a special education researcher writes.
Police: Duo burglarized Huntingdon store, threw evidence in lake
HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ) – Police are connecting a string of burglaries in Centre and Huntingdon Counties back to two men, who they said admitted to throwing evidence into a lake. Anthony John Harkinson, 35, of Philipsburg, and Eric James Watkins, 42, of Howard, allegedly stole two cash registers from Seven Points Bait & Grocery in […]
Freddie Gibbs brings the energy to Movin' On 2024 stage
The crowd at 2024 Movin’ On chanted “Freddie” in anticipation of Freddie Gibbs’ taking the stage. Gibbs took off his black jacket as he walked onto the stage, feeding off the energy the crowd brought to the IM Fields. “He got the crowd very engaged, which...
Borough in Blair County planning for a 7-hour power outage
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The borough of Tyrone will have a planned power outage to replace equipment in the region. The planned outage by Penelec is scheduled for Monday, May 13, and will last for seven hours, according to Tyrone Mayor Bill Latchford. It will affect customers in the areas of Lincoln Avenue, West […]
Students participate in cooking competition at State College High School
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Students from several career and technology schools sharpened their knives and put their cooking skills to the test at State College Area High School. This was part of a competition called the Army Culinary Championship and this was sponsored by the State College Army Recruiting Company. Students from Huntingdon County […]
‘Do not turn away from Palestine’ | Popular University for Gaza event held on campus
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. As a member of the United Socialists at Penn State, Lauren Ogden said the Popular University for Gaza event as a whole was focused on what’s happening in Gaza currently and the “genocide that is occurring in Palestine.”. “I know that all of...
Pennsylvania man charged for possessing nearly 100 bags of heroin in Huntingdon County
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — State police in Huntingdon have charged an Indiana County man for allegedly possessing nearly 100 bags of heroin, and other drugs while driving high. On November 6, 2022, troopers responded to a call regarding a man passing out while driving near Ponderosa Road and Gorsuch Road in Henderson Township, Huntingdon […]
Penn State softball’s gritty offense leads to record-breaking season
Penn State has adopted this winning mentality under coach Clarisa Crowell, and it’s working. In the program’s historic season, the blue and white has earned numerous accolades for its strides on the mound due to freshman Bridget Nemeth’s star pitching. Yet pitching isn’t the only ingredient in the winning recipe.
Curiosity Cube Offers Local Students Hands-On Science Experience
A converted shipping container is helping Centre County students get hands-on science experience while learning about sustainability. Life science research company MilliporeSigma's Curiosity Cube, a mobile science lab, is making several stops in the State College and Bellefonte areas on its sixth annual North American tour. The Curiosity Cube will be open to the public on the following dates: • Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 548 Puddintown Road, State College. • Tuesday, April 30, 4 to 6 p.m., at the Bellefonte Youth Center and Faith United Methodist Church, 512 Hughes St., Bellefonte. • Wednesday, May 1, 10...
Parking, traffic changes in affect for Penn State’s Movin’ On festival
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) – Penn State is preparing for its student music festival, Movin’ On, happening Friday, and letting drivers in State College know that parking, traffic and transit may be impacted. The festival will be held April 26 at the Park Avenue Intramural Fields located along North University Drive between Park Avenue and […]
Penn State football player Abdul Carter charged with assaulting tow truck driver
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — A Penn State football player is accused of assaulting a tow truck driver. Defensive end Abdul Carter, 20, is charged with simple assault and harassment in connection with the March 16 incident in State College. According to charging documents, Carter's vehicle was parked without a...
Learning about the components of a good diet with a Gloria Gates Care Dietician
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Gloria Gates Care wants to revolutionize healthcare for Medicaid patients and those who are uninsured across the United States. Studio 814’s Morgan Koziar sits down with McKenna Elder, who a dietician and Donny Beaver, co-founder of Gloria Gates Care to learn more about the resources that they have available for folks when it comes to their diet and nutrition. McKenna says that someone’s diet and ability to take vitamins is all based off of someone’s individual circumstances. She thinks it’s important to look at food as medicine, as a preventative measure to help with health complications. Donny says that Gloria Gates Care specializes in a ‘whole-person care’ approach. Which means that their facilities are a one-stop-shop for their patients. This includes physical health, and behavioral health . Additionally, Gloria Gates care provides transportation and child care for patients, just to ensure that their patients are getting their tests done and making it to their appointments. One of the main pillars of Gloria Gates Care is supporting single mothers, so this is a great way to ensure that those mammas can prioritize their health and get their check-ups done too!
Penn Highlands Huntingdon to demolish former nursing residence
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Penn Highlands Healthcare has announced that they’ll be demolishing the former Nurses’ Home on their Huntingdon campus. The building’s interior may be structurally unstable posing a threat to public safety, even though the building appears sound on the outside, according to a representative. The Nurses’ Home, which connects to a […]
Baseball moves Saturday contest back amid expected weather
With rain in the forecast, Penn State is pushing back its start time. The Saturday contest between the Nittany Lions and Minnesota has been moved from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Postgame autographs were set to take place after the contest, but that has been moved to Sunday. Saturday’s contest...
Preparations for Luke Combs at Beaver Stadium | Blog
We’re all just growin’ up and gettin’ old. Luke Combs will fill the field of Beaver Stadium with folk and fiddle at 5:45 p.m. Saturday as part of his “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour.” Country artists Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, Drew Parker and Colby Acuff will join Combs in his performance.
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