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Downtown State College Launches Third Year of Military Banner Program
Families and friends will once again have the opportunity to honor the military heroes in their lives with banners that will be on display in downtown State College during Military Appreciation Month in November. The Downtown State College Improvement District on Monday launched the third year of the banner program in partnership with Penn State's Military Appreciation Committee. "This program was born out of a desire to express our appreciation for the individuals who have dedicated their lives to serving our nation," Lee Anne Jeffries, DSCID executive director, said in a statement. "Through this gesture, we not only honor their service but...
Countdown to Penn State Kickoff: 57 days until Nittany Lions football
Penn State has high expectations for the 2024 college football season following another 10-win regular season campaign last fall. The Nittany Lions are projected as a fringe top-10 team in early national preseason rankings, with Big Ten championship aspirations and a debut College Football Playoff appearance in focus. PSU opens...
Lehigh Valley women’s basketball coach participates in United World Games
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. — Penn State Lehigh Valley head women’s basketball coach Lorie Khalil recently returned from her “fourth once in a lifetime experience” of coaching a team of basketball players in Europe this past June. Khalil was selected as one of the coaches for the...
Penn State football 2025 target decommits from Alabama
Decisions continue to be made for the top talent in the 2025 recruiting class. A familiar face to the Penn State football team has re-opened his recruitment. Four-star athlete Zymear Smith has decommitted from Alabama and continues to search for his college home. Now, the Nittany Lions can reconnect with this dynamic playmaker.
See Which Private High Schools in Chester County Ranked Among 50 Best in Pennsylvania
Chester County is home to five of the 50 best private high schools in Pennsylvania for 2023, according to a new report published by Niche. To determine the 2023 Best Private High Schools in Pennsylvania, Niche analyzed key statistics along with reviews submitted by students and parents. The ranking factors included SAT/ACT scores, student-teacher ratio, the quality of colleges that students consider, and the percentage of seniors who go on to four-year colleges.
Pennsylvania Senate passes bill encouraging school districts to ban students’ phone use during day
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to encourage school districts to start a pilot program that effectively bans students’ use of cellphones during the school day in an effort to improve their mental health and academic performance. The bill, which passed 45-5, would authorize grants to school districts to buy […]
$8,000 Tax Credit Plan for Private School Tuition Gains Momentum in Pennsylvania Senate
In Pennsylvania, a new educational tax credit plan, the Child Learning Investment Tax Credit, offering up to $8,000 per student to reduce educational expenses, including private school tuition, is set for a vote in the Senate Finance Committee, diverging from a previous school voucher proposal and highlighting a shift in legislative priorities towards expanding school […]
New Pa. tuition-free cyber charter school hires leader, enrolling for 2024-25 school year
York, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s newest cyber charter school, Pennwood Cyber Charter School, has hired a new CEO ahead of the upcoming school year. According to a press release, Chris Moser will serve as Pennwood Cyber Carter School's CEO. Moser has a distinguished career in education with over 20 years of experience in K-12 education. “We are thrilled to welcome Chris Moser as the CEO; she impressed us with her dedication...
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