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Pennsylvania Tax Credit Offers National Model of Benefits for Public School Kids

School counselors in Pennsylvania can have caseloads of more than 300 students. In high school, that means they’re not only responding to students’ mental health needs, but helping them meet all of their college application deadlines. In Philadelphia, that’s where Kelsey Smith comes in. She’s a college access coordinator at Furness High School, where she […]

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Class 4A Champ Will Be Crowned, While Classes 3A, 2A and 1A hit Semifinal Round in D10 powered by Car-Mate Trailers

GENERAL MCLANE (10-0) vs. CATHEDRAL PREP (9-2), Fairview H.S., 7 p.m. An undefeated season and a District 10 championship are on the line when General McLane and Cathedral Prep meet for the second time this season. The Lancers won the first meeting, 40-27, on Oct. 9, handing the Ramblers one of their two losses.

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From one to done; a major top 10 shake up

(WBRE/WYOU)— A new team has joined the 28/22 Sports Top Ten High School Football Rankings for the first time this season while a team that was number one at one point has fallen out. Outside Looking in: Troy, Williamsport, Lehighton No. 10 – Williams Valley Vikings (10-1) The Vikings are holding down the number 10 […]

Bloomsburg, PA · 3d

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PA Gov. Shapiro Enacts Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Ban in All Schools Across the State

On the morning of Oct. 26, 2026 at Lenape Middle School in the Central Bucks School District, Pennsylvania Governor, Josh Shapiro, stood at a podium bearing a sign that read “Getting Distractions out of the Classroom” and signed Senate Bill 1014 into law, banning cell phones in every school across the state. In doing so, PA joins 26 other states that have adopted similar restrictions in an effort to improve the well-being of students.

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PA high schools do not need a phone ban

Pennsylvania’s statewide phone ban is claimed to help reduce student distraction and help students improve their grades. Many adults believe phones interfere with learning, but phones don’t solve the full issue. Lawmakers are focusing on the wrong problem or purposefully blaming phones as an easy way out so it looks like they’re doing something. All they are doing is putting band-aids on bullet holes. It might cover the issues, but it doesn’t repair the damage left underneath.

Pennsylvania · 3d

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Female students from around PA explore careers at annual STEAM Day

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Women are wanted for transportation jobs in Pennsylvania, so schools from around the state, including some from the Midstate, sent female students to a seminar held Tuesday at the Farm Show Complex. This was the 5th annual STEAM Day, which stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math. The event is […]

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Pennsylvania private schools are preparing for a new federal education tax credit program while Shapiro weighs opting in. Public school advocates warn they need more time and guidance to participate equitably.

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Loyalsock Township High School Drama Program to Present ‘Enter the Body’

The Loyalsock Township High School drama program is preparing to bring its annual fall production to the stage later this month. “Enter the Body” is set for 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, with a matinee performance scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. Written by...

Loyalsock Township, PA · 1d

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Pennsylvania Tax Credit Offers National Model of Benefits for Public School Kids

School counselors in Pennsylvania can have caseloads of more than 300 students. In high school, that means they're not only responding to students' mental health needs, but helping them meet all of their college application deadlines. In Philadelphia, that's where Kelsey Smith comes in. She's a college access coordinator at...

Pennsylvania · 1d

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The 10 Pennsylvania Craft Schools Where You Can Learn Old-School Skills

A blacksmith school sits inside a National Historic Landmark ironworks, and its crew is reviving the old mill machinery for giant forging projects. That detail stopped me cold. Old steel giants, back at work, helping teach new hands. Another spot lets you shape molten glass at a roaring furnace. One...

Pennsylvania · 4d

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Advocates, state lawmakers call for Pa. to fund schools' career advancement initiatives

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Penn College receives Perkins grant for equipment upgrades

Williamsport, Pa. — Penn College has been awarded a $269,458 Perkins V grant to buy new instructional equipment for several of its associate degree programs. Perkins V is federal funding for career and technical education meant to help schools give students access to industry-relevant technology. “We are grateful to receive Perkins V funding, which supports our ongoing commitment to providing students with the latest industry technologies across our instructional labs,” President Michael J. Reed said. Programs supported include automotive service technician; collision repair technology; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technology; heavy equipment operator technology; heavy equipment technology; landscape/plant production technology; and machine tool technology. “By upgrading program resources in these and other associate degree majors, the Perkins V funding helps ensure that our students will continue to develop technical competencies and practical skills in real-world instructional environments,” said Elizabeth A. Biddle, senior director of grant management.

Williamsport, PA · 2d

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Chestnut Hill Elementary Named 2026 Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon School

Chestnut Hill Elementary School in Erie County has been named a Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon School. The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced Friday that the Millcreek Township School District school was one of 12 schools in 10 counties selected. PDE says the program recognizes schools for academic improvement, academic achievement, school culture and well-being and special education supports.

Erie County, PA · 3d

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Helping Pennsylvania Students Explore Career Opportunities Before Graduation

Students can’t pursue careers they don’t know exist. That’s the idea behind Career Awareness & Preparation, an effort to connect students with employers, education programs and professionals so they can explore different industries before graduating from high school. The Partnership for Career Development is bringing together students from 12 schools, education leaders, industry representatives and lawmakers at the Pennsylvania State Capitol to highlight the importance of those opportunities and the partnerships that make them possible.

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Shapiro announces results of Operation Safe Stop, initiative to enhance school bus safety

PENNSYLVANIA (WHP) — The Shapiro administration released the results of Operation Safe Stop on Monday, a one-day school bus initiative designed to enhance school bus safety for students across Pennsylvania. The event targets drivers violating Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law, emphasizing the increase in violations within the last year....

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From Arizona to Pennsylvania: Kouvelas finds home

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Westminster College is located in the small town of New Wilmington, where many students come from nearby communities, often just minutes or a couple of hours away. However, some students travel much farther to call Westminster home. One of those students is freshman Vasilis Kouvelas, who made the journey from Anthem, Arizona, to Pennsylvania.

New Wilmington, PA · 3d

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East Lycoming school receives bomb threat same day as Union County school

Lairdsville, Pa. — Renn Elementary School was evacuated this morning after a bomb threat was called into the school, according to East Lycoming School District Superintendent Dr. Gregory S. Scoggins. A bomb threat was also made to Linntown Intermediate School in Lewisburg this morning. Police have not said whether the two incidents are related. The call came to Renn Elementary School at approximately 8:35 a.m. Pennsylvania State Police were contacted immediately, and the building was evacuated. Staff and school resource officers moved students safely to an off-site location, where they sheltered in place. When it became clear that state police K-9 units would need additional time to arrive and clear the building, the district began its parent reunification process. All students were either reunited with parents and guardians or sent home on school buses. Two bomb-sniffing K-9 units later completed a thorough sweep of the building and surrounding vehicles. The school was given an all-clear shortly after noon. Scoggins said no students or staff were injured. In a letter to families, Scoggins thanked district staff, Pennsylvania State Police and local law enforcement, the Lairdsville Community Volunteer Fire Company, St. Mark’s Church, the Lairdsville Cornerstone Restaurant, bus drivers, and parents and

Union County, PA · 6d

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Loyalsock middle school band earns spot at PMEA All-State Conference

Williamsport, Pa. — The Loyalsock Township Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade band has been selected to perform at the 2027 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) All-State Conference. The band earned the distinction through a competitive audition process that included approximately 100 ensembles from across the state. Under the direction of middle school band instructor and music curriculum chair David Tini, the ensemble has been invited to present a 30-minute performance at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie on April 15. The performance will feature selections from its school-year repertoire, with an anticipated audience of music educators, college professors and students, and music industry representatives from across the state. The 2026-27 LTMS seventh- and eighth-grade band is the fourth ensemble in district history to receive an invitation to perform at the PMEA All-State Conference. Tini credited the accomplishment to the students’ dedication and the collective efforts of the district’s music department, teachers, administrators, and staff. “Achievements like this are built through countless hours of dedication and the daily work that often happens outside the spotlight,” Tini said. “Our students have spent years developing their musicianship, embracing challenges, and building the skills that allow them to perform at such a high level.

Loyalsock Township, PA · 3d

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Pennsylvania Students Lose Phone Access All Day, Lunch and Recess Included, as Schools Adopt Bell-to-Bell Policies by 2027-28

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed SB 1014 on Oct. 26, requiring every Pennsylvania school to bar phones all day, lunch and recess included, by the 2027-28 school year.

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Jumper’s decades of dedication turn Big Spring into worthy site of PIAA’s biggest meet

Big Spring High School and rural Cumberland County will host Pennsylvania’s biggest high school cross country meet for the first time Saturday. For Bob Jumper, the long-time Big Spring coach and cross-country advocate, it’s the culmination of years of hard work. Even a man of such lofty ideals didn’t dream of hosting the state championships —at least not initially.

Newville, PA · 6d