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2024 Pennsylvania State Laurel Queen Crowned in Wellsboro
WELLSBORO, PA (WENY) -- The 2024 Pennsylvania State Laurel Queen was crowned Saturday evening, in a coronation ceremony at Wellsboro High School. Liliana Kilgore of Manheim Township High School was crowned queen, out of a field of 29 candidates representing high schools from across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This was the first year Manheim Township High School selected a student to participate in the annual Laurel Festival Queen's pageant. Each girl participating in the pageant is selected by their school to attend, either by fellow students, staff or administrators.
High school scores, summaries, schedules for June 14, 2024
LaSalle College (23-1) vs. Radnor (20-5), 4:30 p.m. Radnor (23-2) vs. Conestoga (20-4), 2:30 p.m. Archbishop Carroll (20-2) vs. Twin Valley (19-5), 10 a.m. Parkland (20-3) vs. Shaler (19-1), 1:30 p.m. Class 2A. Manheim Central (18-1) vs. Meadville (20-0), 11 a.m. All schedules are subject to change. To report scores...
Jay-Z’s organization’s involvement in Pennsylvania’s school voucher debate raises ethics questions
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.Inside Beckett Life Center, a North Philly community center, families on Wednesday gathered around catered sandwiches and salads listening to several young volunteers laud a proposal that would pour millions of state dollars into vouchers to help them escape their underperforming public schools.It was one of 10 “dine and learn” events this month organized by Team Roc, the philanthropic arm of entertainment mogul Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, as part of the rapper’s high-profile involvement in the polarizing issue. Families were greeted with signage promoting the pending...
Pennsylvania House Passes Education Funding Plan
The Pennsylvania state House recently passed House Bill 2370, an education funding proposal aimed at addressing the unconstitutional state of the education funding system as determined by last year’s Commonwealth Court ruling. The bill, however, has been criticized for placing a significant financial burden on taxpayers without ensuring accountability...
SSM Helps Local School District Become State’s Only Recipient of a Renew America’s Schools Grant
Practical Energy Solutions helped the William Penn School District successfully apply for a grant from the Renew America’s Schools program. On behalf of the William Penn School District in Delaware County, Practical Energy Solutions — Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy’s Energy & Sustainability Group — took the lead role in preparing a successful application to the U.S. Department of Energy during the first phase of its Renew America’s Schools grant program.
The Value of Career and Technical Education in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs offer more than just a traditional educational pathway; they prepare students for high-demand careers with practical skills that employers value. Here’s a closer look at the impact and advantages of CTE programs:. Higher Graduation Rates: Students enrolled in CTE programs in...
Pennsylvania officials demanding answers for abrupt closure of University of the Arts
The abrupt closure of a 150-year-old arts and music university located in the heart of Philadelphia is prompting an investigation by Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry’s office. The attorney general has the authority to investigate the alleged missteps and wrongdoings of nonprofit organizations, charities, or institutions, which includes the University of the Arts. “We are […]
Lycoming College receives PPL grant to support new programs
Williamsport, Pa. — The PPL Foundation has awarded Lycoming College with an $8,850 grant to build connections between students and the local community. The two programs receiving the funds — Partnership Welcome Week and OpenWilliamsport — were successfully piloted during the 2022-2023 academic year. The programs were designed to foster relationships, community, belonging, and understanding among citizens of the greater Williamsport area and Lycoming students from diverse geographic and cultural...
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