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PA state rep. shares leadership journey with students

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local students are getting a firsthand look at leadership and what it takes to make a difference in their community. A classroom lesson in public service is inspiring local students to get involved and follow their dreams. A Pennsylvania state representative shares his journey with students and what it takes […]

York Catholic routs Newport in 2A semis, District 3 football scores

York Catholic rallied from an early deficit to defeat Newport 38-14 in the District 3 Class 2A semifinals. Junior quarterback Michael Staub led the comeback with three rushing touchdowns and an interception on defense. In other playoff action, Dover, Northeastern, and Dallastown were eliminated from their respective tournaments. Michael Staub...

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 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

October Students of the Month

Every month, the Montoursville Lions Club sponsors two seniors that are recognized as Students of the Month. The Arrowhead is not responsible for choosing the Students of the Month. Jordan Cohick. Q: What sports, clubs, and/or activities are you involved in?. A: “Track, Rho Khappa, Mu Alpha Theta, NHS, NSHS,...

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.

Football Recap: South Williamsport Skates Past Central Columbia with Ease + How To Watch

South Williamsport waltzed into their matchup on Friday with five straight wins...and they left with six. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Central Columbia Bluejays 49-14. With the Mounties ahead 28-0 at the half, the game was all but over already. Central Columbia's loss wasn't for...

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.

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...

Williamsport elementary art teacher honored with top state award

Williamsport, Pa. — The Williamsport Area School District is proud to announce that Chelsea Cramer, Cochran Primary School's primary art teacher, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA) Outstanding Elementary Art Educator Award. Through a rigorous review process, PAEA recognized Cramer for her creative contributions, excellence in professional engagement, and dedication to service, highlighting her leadership and commitment to advancing art education across Pennsylvania. “I’m truly honored to receive this recognition from PAEA. One of the things I love most about teaching art is watching students discover what they’re capable of when they have opportunities to make creative choices and explore their own ideas. I want my students to see themselves as artists, feel confident taking creative risks, and know that their ideas matter. For me, art education is about so much more than the finished artwork — it’s about the curiosity, independence, and problem-solving that happen along the way.” Cramer also adds how important it is to work alongside other art educators that share the same passion: “I’m also fortunate to work alongside an amazing group of art educators who share ideas, encourage one another, and inspire me to keep learning and growing.

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

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.

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.

Centre County students place in bus safety poster contest

Wingate, Pa. — Two Bald Eagle Middle School students took the top two spots in the grade 6-8 division of the state’s School Bus Safety Poster Contest. Ten students and three school bus drivers from across Pa. were honored during Pa. School Bus Safety Week, held from Oct. 19-23. From Bald Eagle Middle School in Centre County, Hailey Struble placed first and Gracelyn Glunt placed second in their division. PennDOT and the Pa. State Police presented the student winners with certificates and trophies during an Oct. 21 ceremony at the Hershey Antique Automobile Museum. This year’s winners were chosen from 92 student entries from schools across Pa. under the theme “Safe Rides – Everyday Heroes.” “With the end of another summer, school is back in session, and school buses have returned to our roads, shifting the Shapiro Administration’s focus to getting young Pennsylvanians to and from school safely,” said PennDOT Director of Driver Licensing Dios Arroyo. “School Bus Safety Week gives everyone an opportunity to pause and realize just how much our own actions behind the wheel can affect innocent, young lives.” Officials also recognized the winners of the 47th State School Bus Driver Safety Competition, held in June at

Loyalsock school district proud of 10 nominees for 2026 Women of Excellence Awards

Williamsport, Pa. — Ten members of the Loyalsock Township School District community have been nominated for the YWCA Northcentral PA ’s 18th annual 2026 Women of Excellence event , which recognizes women and young leaders across the region. Two district educators are nominated in the Women of Excellence Education category: Victoria Campman, the district’s PK-12 career services school counselor, and Kimberly Hoffman, a kindergarten teacher at Donald E. Schick Elementary School.Eight Loyalsock Township High School students are nominated for Young Ladies of Excellence honors: Makayla "Mickey" Flournoy-Brown for Art & Culture, Olivia Bortz for Education, Karlee Brouse for Guiding Light, Natalee Pearson for Health & Wellness, Gia Biacchi for Junior Rising Star, Addison Barowy and Caroline Crawford for Sports, and Kristina Kranz for Advocacy.The YWCA Northcentral PA’s annual signature event recognizes women and young leaders across seven categories. This year’s program includes 53 Women of Excellence nominees and 46 Young Ladies of Excellence nominees.According to the YWCA, the event “honors generations of strong, creative, and caring changemakers who lead by example, embrace civic responsibility, and demonstrate exceptional leadership.”The 2026 Women of Excellence event will take place Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the Martin Theatre at the Journey Bank Community Arts Center

Liberty is out of the playoffs for using ineligible player

Liberty is out of the playoffs for using an ineligible player in last nights game against Canton Central Catholic. In a statement from Liberty Schools superintendent Brian Knight,. "On Saturday afternoon, we identified that an ineligible student may have participated in Friday night's playoff game against Canton Central Catholic. After...

Pennsylvania High School Football Final Scores - October 30

High School On SI has final scores from Pennsylvania high school football action from Friday, October 30. Full Pennsylvania High School Football Scoreboard Penn