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Pennsylvania Critics Question Josh Shapiro’s Education Priorities After Phone Ban: ‘Cell Phones Aren’t Why We Have 5th Graders on 1st Grade Reading Levels’

Will that really help? The post Pennsylvania Critics Question Josh Shapiro’s Education Priorities After Phone Ban: ‘Cell Phones Aren’t Why We Have 5th Graders on 1st Grade Reading Levels’ appeared first on The Nerd Stash .

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High School On SI

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Pennsylvania High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Oct. 19, 2026)

La Salle College drops out of rankings after fifth loss of season, while Dallas moves in at No. 24

Pennsylvania · 17d

alleghenyfront.org

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High schoolers hold fundraisers to plug oil and gas wells. Some say the industry should clean up its own mess.

When Lucy Hurowitz was finishing her first year of high school, she was having anxiety about climate change and the state of the environment. “You just feel so helpless in the face of these really big problems,” she said. Then Hurowitz read an article about kids in North Carolina...

Pittsburgh, PA · 17d
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NorthcentralPA.com

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Penn College students in demand as nearly 430 employers attend career fair

Williamsport, Pa. — Penn College students and their real-world skills were in demand at the institution’s two-day Fall Career Fair on Oct. 6 and 7. Nearly 430 employers — about 50 more than last fall’s event — filled the college’s Bardo Gymnasium and Field House, offering full-time employment and internship opportunities for students from the schools of Business, Arts & Sciences, Engineering Technologies, and Nursing & Health Sciences. “Fall is an important time for employers to connect with students for both internships and full-time employment. Many employers are already looking ahead to next summer while also thinking about the graduates they want to bring into their organizations,” said Stacey L. Girven, career events manager. “They know our students have options, so they’re coming to campus prepared to make a strong impression and build relationships early.” Construction management, electrical, automated manufacturing and machining, electronics and computer engineering, engineering design, and welding students were in particularly high demand. However, employers showed interest in students from all disciplines throughout the Career Fair, underscoring the college’s 98% graduate placement rate. “The Career Fair demonstrates that Penn College students are moving beyond simply looking for a job. They’re emerging professionals who are prepared to have

Williamsport, PA · 16d

WTAJ

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New bill would let Pennsylvania students attend public schools outside their districts

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — One lawmaker is looking to expand educational options beyond district boundaries. In a memo circulated by Sen. Anthony Williams (D-Delaware/Philadelphia), the legislation would expand open enrollment in Pennsylvania public schools, allowing students to enroll in any public school in the state as long as space is available at their grade level. Under […]

Pennsylvania · 18d

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PennDOT Reminds Drivers of School Bus Stopping Laws, Penalties During Safety Week

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Highway Safety Network are reminding motorists to follow school bus safety laws and remain alert around students during National School Bus Safety Week, October 19 through October 23. This year’s campaign, themed “Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes,”...

Pennsylvania · 15d

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Pitt Bradford report suggests ways to improve rural teacher retention in Pa.

Teachers are leaving the profession in record numbers, especially in rural Pennsylvania, and researchers say school districts and lawmakers can help reverse the trend. A team of researchers at The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford recently shared their findings in a report published in the journal "Educational Studies." "The teacher...

Pennsylvania · 15d

CBS News

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Pennsylvania lawmakers pass bell-to-bell cellphone ban for students in schools

Pennsylvania · 15d

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Pennsylvania Banning Student Phone Use in School

Pennsylvania · 15d

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Junior Cale Klingerman named Artist of the Month

An unshakable passion for music and community has earned junior Cale Klingerman the prestigious title of Artist of the Month. Chosen by band director Mr. Christopher Morgan, the bass drum player was recognized for his dedication to the school’s musical program. Klingerman, who has been a staple of the...

Montoursville, PA · 17d

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Grant Helps Ulrich Farm: Supply Beef Directly to Local Schools

Where’s the beef? I’ll tell you where; Ulrich Farm, and now, local schools!. Located near Allenwood, Ulrich Farm will be providing beef each month to Montgomery Area, South Williamsport Area, Muncy, East Lycoming, and Montoursville school districts. The arrangement is supported by the PA Beef in Our Schools Grant, while Nutrition Inc. continues to source the local beef for participating food-service programs. Together, the partners are creating a practical link between the Pennsylvania cattle producer and school cafeterias across the region.

Montoursville, PA · 16d

WITF

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Pitt Bradford report suggests ways to improve rural teacher retention in Pa.

This story was originally published by WPSU. Teachers are leaving the profession in record numbers, especially in rural Pennsylvania, and researchers say school districts and lawmakers can help reverse the trend. A team of researchers at The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford recently shared their findings in a report published...

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Officials kick off Teen Driver Safety Week by visiting a York County high school

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Teen driver safety week is underway across Pennsylvania. PennDOT, the Pennsylvania State Police, and other agencies visited Red Land High School on Monday morning to share new safety information and resources available for new drivers. “This year, we’re excited to launch a new social media initiative, especially for teen drivers,” […]

York County, PA · 17d

TODAY.com

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He Won Homecoming King. Then He Saw His Friend Crying

When Keni Cedanio Ramirez heard his name called as homecoming king, his first instinct was to look toward his friend. Axton Kuhla, the other nominee, was struggling. The gym at Mahanoy Area High School in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, was packed with students, and all that attention had become too much.

Schuylkill County, PA · 16d

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NEWS VOICES: New state law requires 30 minutes of recess for students

Welcome to News Voices, a weekly feature where members of WVIA News talk with each other — and sometimes sources — about key things we learned in recent stories we are working on or other events dominating the headlines. Starting next school year, all K-5 students in Pennsylvania...

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6abc Action News

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Pennsylvania schools to enact bell-to-bell cellphone ban in 2027-28 school year

Chris Lilienthal, communications manager for the Pennsylvania State Education Association, said the legislation could help teachers keep students engaged in the classroom.

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MONTCO.Today

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C&N Supports Local Education Through Nearly $1 Million in Contributions This Year

From early childhood education and college scholarships to arts programs and hands-on learning experiences, C&N is investing in the next generation through $933,334 in Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program contributions this year to organizations across Pennsylvania. The EITC Program provides businesses with an opportunity to support educational programs and...

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PennDOT applauds students, bus drivers from across the state during National Bus Safety Week

HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — PennDOT and state police recognized students and bus drivers from across Pennsylvania in Hershey on Wednesday as part of National School Bus Safety Week. Nine students representing six counties won the statewide school bus poster contest, while three drivers were victorious in the driver safety competition. This year’s National School Bus […]

Hershey, PA · 15d

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WPIAL / PIAA Boys High School Soccer Daily Report (Oct 20): Tuesday scoreboard plus PSN’s final playoff seeding projections

With Tuesday night’s high school boys soccer WPIAL regular-season finales officially in the books — see all scores below — the stage is set for WPIAL Pairings Day on Wednesday, Oct. 21, when the seeding committee will unveil the official 2026 postseason brackets. Virtually every section title,...

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