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The Center Square

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Elections over, Shapiro quiet on commitment to federal school choice program

(The Center Square) – Roughly 1.8 million students in Pennsylvania are potentially impacted by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s waffling over joining the federal school choice tax credit program. With elections in the rearview, its unclear when the administration will publicize its decision. The Center Square was unsuccessful in reaching the governor’s communications team on Thursday. In the meantime, a vocal coalition of program supporters sent a letter to Shapiro encouraging him to opt-in giving families access to educational support long financially out of reach. “That’s what makes this program so exciting,” said Jenny Sved, executive director of Teach PA, and one of nearly two dozen signatories from The Coalition for Educational Freedom, in a statement shared with The Center Square. “Whether it’s helping a family afford Jewish day school tuition, giving a public school student access to tutoring or SAT prep, or providing additional support for a child with special needs, this is a win for families across Pennsylvania.” The proposed program regulations from the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service allow eligible taxpayers to claim an annual credit of up to $1,700 for qualifying contributions to scholarship-granting organizations, or up to $3,400 for married couples filing jointly.

Pennsylvania · 2d

MindBlazei

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❤️ A Pennsylvania high school homecoming moment is going viral after one student chose to share the spotlight with a classmate. #TooFunnyToScroll #OddlySatisfying

Pennsylvania · 2d

High School On SI

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Pennsylvania High School Football District Playoff Brackets, Schedule - November 2

Pennsylvania high school football District action starts Friday, November 6 in most classifications. Championship Dates Class 1A - November 13 Class 2A - Nov

Pennsylvania · 5d

Centre Daily Times

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No more ‘Little' Lions? State College Area School District may change logo, mascot, motto

State College Area School District is proposing a rebranding effort that would give the district a new logo and academic seal, a distinctive lion mascot and a new motto while preserving its traditional maroon and gray colors. The proposal is the latest step in a yearslong effort led by a district rebranding committee, which found a need for a more consistent and modern visual identity across the district. The current logo was developed by a former student in 1985. State College Area High School Principal Laura Tobias said the results of a school community survey also showed there is strong support for dropping “Little” from Little Lions. If approved, the district’s athletics teams would instead be known as the Lions. “When talking to students, they were like, ‘We don’t like being called little. We’re not little,’” Tobias said Monday during a school board meeting. “When you’re in an athletic competition, you don’t go, ‘Go Little Lions.’ They usually say, ‘Go State.’ There was this really conflicting, ‘Well, who are we?’” The proposal calls for students and community members to partner with the district’s art department to submit original concepts with the goal of creating a unified brand for the district

State College, PA · 4d

WTAJ

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Juniata College launches largest fundraising campaign in school history

HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Juniata College has publicly launched “Our Promise: Building Juniata’s Legacy Together.” The campaign aims to raise $150 million, making it the largest fundraising effort in the school’s history. College officials announced that more than $122 million has already been committed during the campaign’s silent phase. The funds will support academic […]

Huntingdon, PA · 3d

WTAJ

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Tentative agreement reached between Hollidaysburg school, union

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Fourteenth time’s the charm, the Hollidaysburg Area School District and the Hollidaysburg Area Education Association (HAEA) have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. HAEA announced the update in a Facebook post Tuesday night, saying additional details about the agreement will be released in the coming days. According to the […]

Hollidaysburg, PA · 3d

PennLive.com

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HACC is cutting tuition and fees: Here’s what it means for students

HACC will reduce tuition rates for the 2027-28 academic year following a board decision aimed at making higher education more accessible to local families. The Board of Trustees approved the new rates on Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to a news release. The decision lowers per-credit tuition from $189.75 to $150 for students living in the college’s sponsoring school districts. In-state students from non-sponsored areas will see rates drop from $290 to $250 per credit.

Pennsylvania · 3d

StateCollege.com

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State College Area School District Rebranding Effort Looks to Update Logo, Mascot and Motto

State College Area School District is considering a proposal that would update the district's logo, establish a new motto and change the high school and middle school mascot name from "Little Lions" to simply "Lions," among other rebranding efforts. Maroon and gray would remain as the district's colors, and the eight elementary school mascots and logos would remain unchanged. The school board on Monday heard an overview of the proposal from members of the rebranding committee, which was formed during the 2024-25 school year to explore developing more consistent visual identity across the district. The committee has worked with Jostens' branding team to conduct school community surveys and gathered feedback from high school student groups. The district's current primary logo was designed by a student in 1985, and over time other marks have been used as well, including the block S, varied lion imagery and a paw print. "Currently, we have a lack of comprehensive guide to identify approved markings, fonts, colors and the appropriate use of our logos," Jonathan Bucher, assistant superintendent for secondary education, said. "This work that we're looking to do will give staff and community partners a consistent reference for branding our school district." The current

State College, PA · 4d

lionsdigest1.com

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Memorial Field custodian Dave Green makes a difference for State High athletes

When State High field hockey and football teams step into Memorial Field, they know to expect clean locker rooms, stocked restrooms, and organized equipment. But they also know to expect something else: a friendly smile and fist bump from Memorial Field custodian Dave Green. The “heartbeat” of Memorial Field...

State College, PA · 4d

PennLive.com

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Vote: Who is the best defender in Pa. high school field hockey in 2026?

Last month, PennLive featured some of the best defenders in Pennsylvania high school field hockey in 2026. Now we’re turning to readers to decide which defender is the best of the best in 2026. Vote for the best forward in Pa. field hockey | Vote for the best midfielder.

Pennsylvania · 3d

Yahoo!

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Who’s the biggest name in public education? Pa.’s most common school names, ranked

If you went to Lincoln Elementary in Pennsylvania, you've got company. A lot of it. Eight public schools across the state go by some version of Lincoln Elementary School. That's the most of any public school name in Pennsylvania, according to a lehighvalleylive.com analysis of federal school data. Washington Elementary...

Pennsylvania · 5d

Yahoo!

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PSU student accused of using racial slur and threatening State College apartment manager

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) -- A Penn State student was arrested and now faces felony charges after she was accused of threatening an apartment property manager with a butcher knife and calling him a racial slur. Alexa Acevedo, 21, was arraigned on three charges Wednesday, including felony ethnic intimidation, felony...

State College, PA · 8d

lionsdigest1.com

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State your direction in 2026-27: The annual homecoming parade

On Thursday, Oct. 22, State College Area High School had its annual homecoming parade. The parade featured different clubs and organizations affiliated with the school. Participants had the opportunity to either create floats or walk along the route. The tradition of the parade has been carried on for decades–along with...

State College, PA · 6d

lionsdigest1.com

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State College YMCA strives to benefit women’s safety

With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the importance of women’s safety has become a trending topic via social media and news platforms. This topic has also gained traction due to recent global events, notably the events at Cornell University. In response to this growing momentum, the State College...

State College, PA · 6d

thebablueprint.com

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Seniors defeat Juniors in annual Poweder Puff game

The annual Powder Puff football game sponsored by Key Club took place on Sunday, with the senior girls claiming bragging rights over their younger schoolmates with a 12-0 victory. All proceeds from the event will go to PA Special Olympics. The Seniors drove the ball decently on their first possession...

Bellwood, PA · 5d

Erie Times News

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To solve Pa.'s literacy crisis, put resources behind reform | Opinion

“…But Mr. K, reading is soooo boring,” said Chance, one of my freshman students on a blistering day in late August. To an English teacher, saying those words during the first week of a school year is like exposing Kryptonite to Superman. As a kid younger than Chance, I routinely struck out at T-ball in first grade. I was more thrilled with the evenings after practice, when I escaped to the public library where I checked out Alvin Schwartz’s "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" books. I became an English teacher precisely to pass along that sense of wonder to my students. During my time in education, I have learned that a student's lack of enthusiasm for reading is more than just a personal preference; it is fueling a measurable literacy crisis across Pennsylvania. According to the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) , just 33% of Pennsylvania fourth graders are proficient readers. That’s a troubling reality with consequences that extend far beyond elementary school. Students who struggle to read in early grades face greater challenges throughout their education and beyond, limiting their opportunities in college, careers, and life. The consequences extend across our commonwealth, too: low literacy

Pennsylvania · 5d

PennLive.com

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School safety means protecting kids from illegal vapes, too | Opinion

When we talk about school safety, we often think about locked doors, emergency plans and practice drills. Those things matter. But protecting students also means paying attention to the everyday concerns that can affect their health, their learning and their ability to feel safe and supported. Protecting kids from illicit vapes belongs in that conversation.

Montgomery County, PA · 6d

d9and10sports.com

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District 10 Announces 2026 Football Playoff Brackets; Postseason Begins Friday

District 10 has announced its 2026 football playoff brackets Sunday, with postseason action beginning Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7, across five classifications. The Class 1A, 2A and 3A tournaments feature six teams apiece, with the top two seeds receiving first-round byes. Class 4A opens with four teams competing in semifinal games, while Class 6A features two PIAA subregional matchups.

Pennsylvania · 6d

The Daily American

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Windber football routed by Mount Union ahead of District 5 postseason

WINDBER — Senior running back Nasir Collins rushed for 293 yards and six touchdowns, leading unbeaten Mount Union past Windber 42-14, Friday, Oct. 30, wrapping up the regular season. "This is a great accomplishment for these kids," said Mount Union head coach Jamie Brumbaugh. "We had to cut our season short last year and did not play in the playoffs, so it is great to end the regular season like this. I am proud of them for how they prepared and played, but they are already focused on next week's game." Mount Union finished the regular season undefeated for only the third time in program history and will be the top seed in the District 6-2A playoffs. Week 10 highlights Pa. high school football, Somerset County Week 10 live score updates Comprehensive coverage Complete Somerset County high school football coverage for 2026 It was Collins' most rushing touchdowns in a single game and fourth-most yards in a contest of his career. "He's a phenomenal runner and a generational talent for us," Brumbaugh said of Collins. "We made some adjustments at half and it opened things up for us. If you have him in the ball game, you have a chance

Windber, PA · 7d