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Newswatch 16

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Central Pennsylvania students take part in Keystone Competition

Milton, PA · 10d

CBS Philadelphia

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Pa. passes anti-hazing law in wake of Cheltenham High School scandal

State lawmakers and Cheltenham School District leaders gathered to discuss the law and the circumstances that led to its passage.

Pennsylvania · 11d

Public News Service

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Report highlights work of PA educators with troubled students

Private education service providers can help young people tied up in the criminal justice system through compassion and commitment, according to a new report . The report by the Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth and Family Services details the programs and successes of seven private education service providers across the Commonwealth. Success stories highlight how students were able to access a number of resources to support their educational journey. Michael DeAntonio, executive director of Buxmont Academy, a private, specialized school providing educational services and restorative practices for troubled and at-risk youth, said educational settings like his are well-prepared to provide a student with mental health support, whether in-house or with a partner organization. "We'll help to navigate through some of that stuff. If it's decided that either seeing a counselor outside of our organization or doing some other things to assist with any mental health issues that come up, that's what we're going to do," DeAntonio explained. The report noted Act 1 , passed in 2022 to support students experiencing homelessness, foster care or involvement in the juvenile justice system, has been effective in allowing such private providers to support students. DeAntonio pointed out businesses and companies in Pennsylvania can

Pennsylvania · 11d

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School district renames Science Commons

On Aug. 17, in honor of the former President, CEO and Chairman of Sheetz’s Board of Directors, Steve Sheetz, a donation was made to the school, and the Science Commons was officially renamed the AAHS Innovation Center. According to Head Principal Andrew Neely, Steve Sheetz and Chairman of the...

Altoona, PA · 12d
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PA Governor signs school phone ban into law

Pennsylvania · 12d

localnews1.org

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High school scores and standings from Oct. 19-24

After a feverish final week of the regular season, Pennsylvania’s playoff brackets have been locked in. We counted seven area squads that have qualified for the District 3 postseason, including two local teams that will face each other. On the volleyball court, Mid-Penn Colonial Division champion Waynesboro has qualified...

Pennsylvania · 13d

billypenn.com

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School cell phone ban; Ghost hunting at Fort Mifflin; Academy closure hearing | Morning Roundup

Bell-to-bell phone ban made official for all Pennsylvania schools. Gov. Josh Shapiro has officially banned all personal mobile devices in Pennsylvania schools, joining 26 other states in adopting a bell-to-bell restriction statewide. The law comes amid growing concern over young people’s mental health, as rates of anxiety, depression and even...

Philadelphia, PA · 12d

CBS Pittsburgh

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Pa. passes anti-hazing law in wake of Cheltenham High School scandal

State lawmakers and Cheltenham School District leaders gathered to discuss the law and the circumstances that led to its passage.

Pennsylvania · 11d

Onward State

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Governor Josh Shapiro Talks University Funding & Transparency After ‘Rally In The Valley’ Event

Onward State asked the Governor about two pressing university issues.

Pennsylvania · 11d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro signs school cell phone ban into law

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a statewide bell-to-bell school phone ban into law on Monday, prohibiting Pennsylvania students from using cellphones throughout the school day.

Pennsylvania · 13d

CBS News

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Cheltenham High School hazing scandal leads to new Pennsylvania law

Pennsylvania · 11d

fox29.com

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Pennsylvania passes anti-hazing law after Cheltenham High School football abuse case

CHELTENHAM, Pa. - A new law in Pennsylvania will require hazing to be treated as a child abuse offense that must be reported, according to legislation passed unanimously by the state legislature and signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro. State Sen. Art Haywood and State Rep. Napoleon Nelson are scheduled to...

Pennsylvania · 13d

abc27 News

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Local schools gear up to host top marching band competitions

(WHTM) — Halloween is for the marching bands this year. State championships in two of the premier competition circuits will be held in the Midstate this year. Central Dauphin’s Landis Field plays host to the US Bands Pennsylvania State Championships on Oct. 31 for the I A and IV A divisions. Local bands will compete, […]

Pennsylvania · 14d

kidsburgh.org

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PA becoming 25th state to make schools phone-free all day

Pennsylvania will become the 25th state in the U.S. to make all schools phone-free all day. The PA legislature passed the revised bill, and Gov. Josh Shapiro is signing it into law to take effect for the 2027-28 school year. “We need to get cellphones out of our classrooms and...

Pennsylvania · 13d

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Online Professional Development for High School Biology Teachers and Middle School Life Science Teachers – Nov 14

You are invited to our free online professional development (PD) for high school biology teachers and middle school life science teachers on Saturday, November 14, 9-12 AM (ET). Our PD will include:. Soap Opera Genetics – Genetics to Resolve Real Life Dilemmas – episode 1, How can our baby be...

Pennsylvania · 12d

The Spun

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High School Football Coach Dead After Mid-Game Medical Emergency Friday Night

Tragedy struck in Pennsylvania.

Rochester, PA · 15d

Newswatch 16

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Starting next school year, cell phones will be banned from classrooms after Gov. Shapiro signs bill

Pennsylvania · 12d

LehighValleyLive.com

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Pennsylvania high school football rankings after Week 9

See which local teams made the state rankings.

Pennsylvania · 12d

WBNG

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Shapiro signs bell-to-bell phone-free schools bill

Pennsylvania · 12d

abc27 News

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Pennsylvania Governor signs bill banning cellphones in schools

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) – Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a bill that will require a bell-to-bell cell phone ban in schools. Shapiro visited Lenape Middle School in Doylestown, Bucks County, to sign Senate Bill 1014 into law. Last week, the State Senate approved the bill 47-3 after the State House passed it 141-62. All […]

Pennsylvania · 13d