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Pennsylvania High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 9, 2026)

Little movement this week after the first round of the postseason; Pennridge drops out, while Blue Mountain takes its place

Pennsylvania · 20h

High School On SI

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Pennsylvania High School Football Playoff Brackets, Matchups for Nov. 13

The 2026 Pennsylvania high school football playoffs continue this week, and High School On SI has brackets and second round matchups. PIAA Class 6A Bracket Wes

Pennsylvania · 1d

WTAJ

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PIAA Football District Playoffs: Nov. 13-14

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The first round of the PIAA District playoffs has concluded, and now new matchups are on the horizon. After the first round, 20 teams remain, with some looking for district titles. Here is a look at the current lineup for the second round of high school football playoffs. District V Class […]

Altoona, PA · 3d

Onward State

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Penn State Hits Largest-Ever Undergraduate Population At University Park In Fall 2026

University Park saw 9,907 first-time, full-time students in 2026.

State College, PA · 1d

abc27 News

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PA educators and lawmakers push for changes to address teacher shortfall

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Classrooms in Pennsylvania have undergone significant changes over the years. One thing that hasn’t changed, experts say, is the teacher shortage. According to Pennsylvania State University, teacher certifications in the state have dropped nearly 70% since 2013. Educators and policymakers say that’s unacceptable, calling for change at the Capitol on Tuesday. […]

Pennsylvania · 8h

lionsdigest1.com

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PA high schools do not need a phone ban

Pennsylvania’s statewide phone ban is claimed to help reduce student distraction and help students improve their grades. Many adults believe phones interfere with learning, but phones don’t solve the full issue. Lawmakers are focusing on the wrong problem or purposefully blaming phones as an easy way out so it looks like they’re doing something. All they are doing is putting band-aids on bullet holes. It might cover the issues, but it doesn’t repair the damage left underneath.

Pennsylvania · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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The 10 Pennsylvania Craft Schools Where You Can Learn Old-School Skills

A blacksmith school sits inside a National Historic Landmark ironworks, and its crew is reviving the old mill machinery for giant forging projects. That detail stopped me cold. Old steel giants, back at work, helping teach new hands. Another spot lets you shape molten glass at a roaring furnace. One...

Pennsylvania · 2d

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PA Gov. Shapiro Enacts Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Ban in All Schools Across the State

On the morning of Oct. 26, 2026 at Lenape Middle School in the Central Bucks School District, Pennsylvania Governor, Josh Shapiro, stood at a podium bearing a sign that read “Getting Distractions out of the Classroom” and signed Senate Bill 1014 into law, banning cell phones in every school across the state. In doing so, PA joins 26 other states that have adopted similar restrictions in an effort to improve the well-being of students.

Pennsylvania · 2d

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WCSD Teacher Named Pennsylvania's Gifted Educator of the Year

Youngsville, PA — A Warren County School District educator is receiving statewide recognition for her dedication to gifted education and the students she has served throughout her career. Pamela Brown has been named the recipient of the Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education's 2026 Outstanding Educator Award, recognizing her contributions...

Youngsville, PA · 9h

erienewsnow.com

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Chestnut Hill Elementary Named 2026 Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon School

Chestnut Hill Elementary School in Erie County has been named a Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon School. The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced Friday that the Millcreek Township School District school was one of 12 schools in 10 counties selected. PDE says the program recognizes schools for academic improvement, academic achievement, school culture and well-being and special education supports.

Erie County, PA · 1d

Pitt News

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‘People wanted to see a change’: Pitt students interpret the midterm elections ‘blue wave’

After the historic midterm elections, many students view the results as a call for change in America. Democrats flipped 45 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and 7 seats in the Senate as of Nov. 9, securing the majority in both. Several of these states turned blue for the first time in decades — Kansas for the first time in 94 years. On the state level, Pennsylvania Democrats won a trifecta for the first time in 33 years.

Pennsylvania · 17h

highereddive.com

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Alvernia University to acquire Marian University

Alvernia University, in Pennsylvania, will acquire Marian University, in Wisconsin, per a plan announced Monday. The merger between the two Catholic nonprofits, located hundreds of miles apart, will focus on sharing both resources and institutional values, according to their leaders. But they offered few details into the proposed acquisition process or future structure of either institution.

Reading, PA · 10h

WITF

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Helping Pennsylvania Students Explore Career Opportunities Before Graduation

Students can’t pursue careers they don’t know exist. That’s the idea behind Career Awareness & Preparation, an effort to connect students with employers, education programs and professionals so they can explore different industries before graduating from high school. The Partnership for Career Development is bringing together students from 12 schools, education leaders, industry representatives and lawmakers at the Pennsylvania State Capitol to highlight the importance of those opportunities and the partnerships that make them possible.

Pennsylvania · 21h

WJAC TV

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Penn State suspends Zeta Beta Tau fraternity over misconduct allegations

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Penn State University has placed another fraternity on interim suspension following allegations of serious misconduct. According to the university's student organization conduct website, Zeta Beta Tau fraternity was issued an interim suspension on Nov. 6. Penn State has not specified the nature of the...

Centre County, PA · 14h

psucollegian.com

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Column | Fentanyl’s destructive impact on college populations

The dangers of drugs have been prevalent since people decided they liked being high. But today, some drugs on the market kill thousands per year — a problem all over the United States. College, for many young people, is the starting point. Drugs like fentanyl are becoming more common...

State College, PA · 1d

Erie Times News

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McDowell sets team records, then walks off Altoona in PIAA playoff game

When Chase Carrick took the handoff, he saw the gap. Seconds later, he was running toward his bench to celebrate with his teammates. Carrick scored on a 10-yard run in double overtime as McDowell outlasted Altoona 47-41 in a PIAA Class 6A subregional football game on Friday, Nov. 6, at James Conner Field. “I just wanted to get some yards after they didn’t score,” said Carrick. “When I saw the gap opened up I knew I was gone. I wasn’t going to mess it up.” McDowell (8-3) moves on to another PIAA subregional next week at State College after the Little Lions beat Erie High 55-0. More: District 10 football standings More: General McLane wins football rematch with Harbor Creek in District 10 Class 4A semifinals McDowell survived a pair of wild overtime periods. The Trojans had the ball first in overtime but couldn’t score any points as Altoona (6-5) picked off a pass on fourth down. With McDowell’s back against the wall, Joel Pulliam forced a fumble and Deonte Flemings fell on it to give the Trojans new life. Altoona had the ball to start the second overtime, but the McDowell defense forced another fumble with Braylon Green falling

Altoona, PA · 4d

The Daily American

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Exclusive: Shanksville school secretary receives state award

Gail Edwards, elementary secretary at Shanksville-Stonycreek Elementary School, is one of two school employees recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education with the 2027 Pennsylvania Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award for exceptional contributions to school and community. BillieJo Pecht, alternative education paraprofessional at Penns Valley Jr./Sr. High School in the Penns Valley Area School District, is the second honoree for 2027. Edwards said she didn’t know she was nominated. "It was a surprise," Edwards said. "Over the summer I got an email that said I was selected to move on in the process." Edwards was interviewed by PDE staff, and the school submitted five staff letters of support along with three letters from parents. Edwards said the letters from students’ families were especially meaningful. What is the RISE Award? The RISE Award was established by Congress in 2019 and is administered by the U.S. Department of Education. It honors a school employee who provides exemplary service to students in pre-kindergarten through high school. The RISE award is the equivalent of the PA Teacher of the Year award for nonteaching school employees. More: Looking for a place to get a delicious meal this Thanksgiving? To be eligible for the award,

Shanksville, PA · 21h

local21news.com

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Shapiro announces results of Operation Safe Stop, initiative to enhance school bus safety

PENNSYLVANIA (WHP) — The Shapiro administration released the results of Operation Safe Stop on Monday, a one-day school bus initiative designed to enhance school bus safety for students across Pennsylvania. The event targets drivers violating Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law, emphasizing the increase in violations within the last year....

Pennsylvania · 1d

PennLive.com

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Pennsylvania private schools are preparing for a new federal education tax credit program while Shapiro weighs opting in. Public school advocates warn they need more time and guidance to participate equitably.

Pennsylvania · 11h

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From Arizona to Pennsylvania: Kouvelas finds home

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Westminster College is located in the small town of New Wilmington, where many students come from nearby communities, often just minutes or a couple of hours away. However, some students travel much farther to call Westminster home. One of those students is freshman Vasilis Kouvelas, who made the journey from Anthem, Arizona, to Pennsylvania.

New Wilmington, PA · 1d