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

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NorthcentralPA.com

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Pa. Senate holds hearing on three-year bachelor’s degrees

Harrisburg, Pa. — The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver, R-27, held a public hearing on reduced-credit bachelor’s degrees to explore whether Pennsylvania could offer students a more flexible and potentially more affordable path to graduation and the workforce, according to Culver’s office. These three-year bachelor’s degree programs could require at least 90 credits instead of the traditional 120, allowing students to begin earning and learning in their field sooner, the release says. Students could also use the additional room in their schedules to obtain another credential or participate in experiential learning while remaining on a four-year schedule. “This discussion is about exploring options that could give students more flexibility while preserving the quality and value of a college education,” Culver said. “We need to understand how these programs would serve students, meet employers’ needs and affect opportunities to transfer or pursue graduate education.” The committee gathered perspectives on accreditation, employer needs, affordability, transparency, degree naming and students’ ability to transfer or pursue graduate education, according to the release. Testifiers included: Dr. Kathy W. Humphrey, president, Carlow University.Dr. Heather F. Perfetti, president, Middle States Commission on Higher Education.Dr. Lance Kennedy-Phillips, vice provost for planning, assessment and institutional

Pennsylvania · 12d

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District 1 postseason bracket: Pa. high school field hockey

The road to a District 1 field hockey championship begins Monday, Oct. 26, with Boyertown leading the Class 3A field, Mount St. Joseph atop Class 2A and New Hope-Solebury holding the No. 1 seed in Class 1A. The opening rounds bring together postseason hopefuls whose regular-season performances have earned them...

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CBS Pittsburgh

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Friday's Pennsylvania high school football scores

A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for October 23, 2026.

Pennsylvania · 14d

WTAJ

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Gov. Shapiro signs 58 new laws in Pennsylvania; excluding ‘Phone-Free Schools’ bill

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Gov. Josh Shapiro approved 58 bills on Thursday, with only one bill not being signed into law. In a Facebook post Thursday afternoon, Shapiro wrote: From bringing down costs, to protecting against the dangers of AI, to supporting members of law enforcement and first responders, and expanding access to health care — […]

Pennsylvania · 15d

NorthcentralPA.com

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Loyalsock celebrates 40 years of Homecoming, crowns first Homecoming King

Williamsport, Pa. — Loyalsock Township High School celebrated its 40th Homecoming on Oct. 16 during its football game against Shikellamy, honoring four decades of school tradition and marking a new chapter in Lancer history. During the game’s halftime ceremony, senior Ryan Lingg was crowned the school’s first Homecoming King. Addison Barowy was crowned Homecoming Queen, and Mia Girio was named Homecoming Princess. This year’s Homecoming Court featured 16 seniors. Boys were included among the court members and on the ballot for Homecoming King for the first time. According to the 1986-87 “Apalaco,” the school yearbook, Loyalsock’s inaugural Homecoming Court consisted of seven senior girls selected by their peers, along with their escorts. The queen was selected by a vote of the student body and crowned during the football game against Montoursville. Carolyn Fry received the honor, with Angie Fortier named first runner-up. Continuing the practice of welcoming back the previous year’s queen, LTHS invited 2025 Homecoming Queen Kendall Eichensehr to assist with the crowning ceremony. Eichensehr attends the University of Kentucky, where she studies communication sciences and disorders on the pre-speech path.

Williamsport, PA · 14d

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Jefferson County Student Takes Third Place in Pennsylvania School Bus Safety Contest

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) recognizes young artists along with school bus drivers who won the statewide 2026 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and Driver Safety competitions. The ten winners of the poster contest are from schools in Allegheny, Bucks, Centre, Jefferson, Monroe, and Northampton counties, while winners of the school bus driving competition are from Berks, Chester, and Lancaster counties.

Pennsylvania · 15d

Insurance Journal

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Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth University Adds Risk Management/Insurance Program

Commonwealth University, part of the Pennsylvania public education system, has launched academic offerings in risk management and insurance (RMI) designed to prepare students for careers in the insurance, financial services and corporate risk management industries. The RMI concentration combines finance principles with specialized coursework in risk assessment, insurance law and...

Pennsylvania · 12d

USA TODAY

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US News ranks 11 Pittsburgh middle schools among best in Pennsylvania

How does your child's Pittsburgh middle school measure up to others throughout Pennsylvania? U.S. News and World Report recently ranked schools across the state, and 11 Pittsburgh-area middle schools made the top 100. Each year, U.S. News and World Report releases a ranking of middle schools by state. It examines numerous factors to determine the rankings, such as student performance, achievement and school effectiveness. Here's how middle schools in the Pittsburgh area scored. 11 Pittsburgh middle schools rank among best in Pennsylvania These Pittsburgh-area middle schools ranked among the top 100 middle schools in Pennsylvania, according to U.S. News and World Report: No. 10: Fort Couch Middle School No. 13: Dorseyville Middle School No. 16: Boyce Middle School No. 20: Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 No. 22: Jefferson Middle School No. 24: Mellon Middle School No. 38: Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 No. 47: Ingomar Middle School No. 74: Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy 6-12 No. 79: North Hills Middle School No. 84: Pleasant Hills Middle School Top-ranked Pittsburgh charter middle schools These Pittsburgh-area charter middle schools ranked among the top 95 in the state: No. 18: Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship No. 22: Environmental CS at Frick Park No. 26: Young Scholars of

Pittsburgh, PA · 18d

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Mifflinburg Prevails in Defensive Battle Over Montoursville on Senior Night 21-7

MIFFLINBURG – The Wildcats entered their final home game of the 2026 regular season chasing a feat that they hadn’t achieved since 2011, that being winning six consecutive games. Mifflinburg entered senior night riding high on a five game win streak, and ultimately they did find that sixth win in a row, taking down Montoursville 21-7 in a low scoring District 4 3A slugfest.

Mifflinburg, PA · 14d

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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 […]

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CBS News

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Gov. Josh Shapiro signs bill banning cellphone use in schools in Pennsylvania

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CBS News

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Gov. Shapiro signs bill banning cellphone use in Pennsylvania schools

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High School On SI

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Pennsylvania High School Football Final Scores - October 23

The Pennsylvania high school football season continued with action across the state, and High School On SI has final scores. Full Pennsylvania High School Foot

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High School On SI

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Fab Five: Pennsylvania High School Football Games to Watch in Week 9

Top 10 powers Harrisburg, Bishop McDevitt meet in Mid-Penn Conference clash, while Pine-Richland takes on North Hills to decide 5A Northeast Conference title

Pennsylvania · 15d

Berks Weekly

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Berks County school bus driver recognized among top performers in statewide safety competition

A Berks County school bus driver was among three drivers recognized by the Shapiro Administration Wednesday for their performance in Pennsylvania’s annual School Bus Driver Safety Competition. Pamela Little, a driver with Krise Transportation in Berks County, earned third place in the conventional bus category during the 47th State...

Berks County, PA · 16d

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Shapiro signs statewide bell-to-bell cell phone ban

HARRISBURG, Pa. - A bill banning cell phones in the classroom is now law in Pennsylvania. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the measure Monday at Lenape Middle School in Doylestown. It requires schools to adopt a bell-to-bell ban starting in the 2027- 2028 school year. The bill was approved last week by the State Legislature.

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High School On SI

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Pennsylvania High School Football Coach Dies After Medical Emergency During Game

A Pennsylvania high school football community is mourning the sudden death of Cornell High School head coach Ed Dawson, who suffered a medical emergency on the

Rochester, PA · 14d

WBRE

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Blue Mountain Upsets #1 Shamokin – Week 9 High School Football

(WBRE/WYOU) — The number one ranked Shamokin Indians goes down in an upset to number 7 Blue Mountain Eagles in our 28/22 Sports Game of the Week. Check out all the highlights from that game, and almost a dozen others from around the NEPA below. Please, get all the final scores from week nine in […]

Shamokin, PA · 14d

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PA Bell To Bell Cellphone Ban

Fox 29's Alex Holley & Thomas Drayton talk to Upper Darby Superintendent, Dr. Daniel McGarry, about the cellphone ban for Pennsylvania schools next year.

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