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Abington School District to ban cellphones in classroom this year
The Abington School District in Montgomery County will be restricting cell phone usage for the 2024-2025 year.Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Fecher shared the update Wednesday in a letter to the school community."We believe these changes will benefit our students socially and emotionally, in addition to eliminating distractions in class," said Fecher.At the middle school and high school level, the district is purchasing cell phone holders for students to use each time they walk into the classroom. Students will be able to retrieve the devices prior to leaving class, Fecher says.At the elementary level, there won't be cellphone holders, but principals will maintain a rule of no devices during the day.Abington school officials will communicate the implementation of the policy to parents, along with exceptions that will be made for students who need phones for health or accessibility reasons."We appreciate the support and understanding of our parents and guardians as we implement these new procedures to benefit our entire school community, the most important of them being our students, teachers, and staff," added Fecher.
Souderton school board meeting recessed amid demands for response to board member’s social media posts
SOUDERTON — The Souderton Area School Board’s education-personnel committee meeting Wednesday evening was recessed to a later date following repeated public disruptions over a school board member’s objectionable social media posts. “We are going to take a recess to a later date that will be announced,” said...
Bucks County high school football is back! Here's your guide to the 2024 season
The 2024 high school football season is about to get underway, with most schools kicking things off Friday, Aug. 23. If you are still in summer vacation mode, don't worry, we've got you covered here with a comprehensive guide to Bucks County and eastern Montgomery County programs, from top players to top teams and top games to watch. And we'll take you in the middle of the action during the PIAA season in Pennsylvania with unmatched on-the-field...
State grant helps support ‘floating classroom’ for Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy
The Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy was recently awarded a $25,000 grant to help pay for an environmental education program. Called “Floating Classroom Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program 2.0,” this year’s program takes place at Green Lane Park and provides environmental education, kayaking, and a floating science lab rolled into one incredible program geared towards developing real-world field skills in program participants. Students participate in courses that cover watershed science, aquatic communities, ornithology, geology and botany.
Central Bucks School Board Sees More Change with Another Resignation
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Central Bucks School Board is undergoing more change after one of its members announced her resignation at last night’s meeting. Mariam Mahmud, who represents Region V and serves as vice president, was expected to resign sometime during the summer because she and her family are moving out of the region. Mahmud resigned her board role effective yesterday, Aug. 13.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Mahmud’s departure is the third resignation from the school board this year. In February, two other board members—Debra Cannon and Lisa Sciscio—resigned. They complained that the three Republicans...
North Montco launches new Career Pathways adult education options
We are excited to announce the expansion of North Montco’s Adult Education lineup with two dynamic career paths—Medical Assistant and Diesel Preventative Maintenance Mechanic—starting this fall. Medical Assistant. Designed based on community feedback and the needs of local healthcare employers, our new Medical Assistant Program covers essential...
Whisked Away: MCCC Grad Heads to Germany for Baking Adventure
Katherine Boyle’s love for baking began at a young age, making recipes from the internet. Montgomery County Community College grad Katharine Boyle is off to Germany as part of a young professional exchange program, writes The Times Herald. Boyle, who graduated with an associate degree in Bakery and Pastry...
‘Our Crown Jewel’: Penn State Abington Breaks Ground for New Academic Building
Penn State Abington Chancellor Gary Liguori invited students, faculty, staff and guests from a variety of campus partners to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new academic building, which is scheduled to open for the fall 2026 semester. Gary Liguori hosted his first public event on Aug. 8 as the new...
Boosting CTE education and the trades still a legislative priority
(The Center Square) — As schoolchildren across Pennsylvania prepare to return to the classroom, House Republicans are emphasizing the importance of career and technical education. As they argued during a GOP Policy Committee hearing Tuesday in Bucks County, to get young students ready for the future, more money and support needs to flow to careers […]
Gwynedd Mercy University to Host 27th Annual Golf Tournament
Gwynedd Mercy University will host its 37th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Manufacturers’ Golf & Country Club. Gwynedd Mercy University will host its 37th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, September 30, 2024. The event is sponsored by Irwin & Leighton Commercial Builders and will take place at Manufacturers’ Golf & Country Club in Fort Washington. Space is limited to 124 golfers.
The Goddard School Introduces Innovative Inquiry-Based Education Program
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — The Goddard School® has launched its groundbreaking inquiry-based education program, Wonder of Learning™, which aims to enhance early childhood education by tapping into children’s innate curiosity. This program builds on Goddard’s established F.L.EX.® (Fun Learning Experience) framework and nearly four decades of experience in child-centered learning.
Non-Jewish Directors of Jewish Preschools Discuss “Human Values”
When Kimber Hamilton chose to send her 18-month-old daughter to the local Jewish preschool, she had no idea that decision would change the course of her life. In preschool, Hamilton’s daughter forged a lasting friendship with another child who is Jewish and through that seven-years-and-counting friendship the two families have grown close. This friendship is one of many which Hamilton says have enriched her family’s life.
CB Schools Educational Foundation Receives $20,000 Donation from Local Bank
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Central Bucks School District Education Foundation received a boost earlier this spring when a local bank gave a $20,000 check to the newish organization. C&N presented a $20,000 check to the foundation in June. The mission of the educational foundation is to develop partnerships with the community to raise money to give students greater resources to learn. The foundation was created about two years ago.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “As a young foundation eager to improve our community through innovative educational opportunities,” foundation President Adam Assoian said in a statement, “Central...
Diesel externship boosts CTE educators’ skills
Among the learning opportunities for educators this summer at Pennsylvania College of Technology was the inaugural Diesel Career and Technical Education Teachers Externship, attracting 13 instructors – including Timothy McCrane of Bucks County Technical High School – from Connecticut, Maryland and Pennsylvania. The two-day, immersive professional development opportunity...
Villanova University Names Tej Patel as Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
VILLANOVA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 14, 2024-- Villanova University has announced the appointment of Tej Patel as Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective Monday, Sept. 9. This appointment is the result of a comprehensive national search, which yielded a strong pool of candidates from around the country. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240814121454/en/ Villanova University Names Tej Patel as Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
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