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Montgomery County touts pilot program for high school students interested in government
NORRISTOWN — A pilot program offering high school students exposure to career options in government and public service was spotlighted during Thursday’s Montgomery County Board of Commissioners meeting. Created by the Montgomery County’s Workforce Development Board, the Public Service Fellowship selected 12 high school students from the Norristown...
BOYS LAX: La Salle's Brotherhood Bond Remains Strong Despite State Championship Defeat
STATE COLLEGE – One of the more debatable adages is that time heals all wounds. Although they orchestrated a fabulous season, it will take the lacrosse players from La Salle High School some time to label their 23-2 record, Philadelphia Catholic League championship, and advancement to the PIAA Class 3A state championship as a success.
CCRES Offers a Day of Service at Timothy School in Berwyn
The CCRES Dream Team that did some cleaning and painting at the Timothy School in Berwyn recently. CCRES volunteers stepped in with a recent day of service at Timothy School in Berwyn, painting and cleaning the occupational therapy room. The Timothy School expressed its gratitude to the CCRES Educational and...
Cheltenham School District summer feeding program to begin July 1
The Cheltenham School District summer feeding program will run from July 1 – 26 and offer breakfast and lunch out of Cheltenham Elementary, Cedarbrook Middle School and La Mott Community Center. Breakfast will be served from 8:00am to 9:00am, with lunch from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Officials noted that the...
Manor College’s Practical Nursing program receives final approval for fall, applications now open
Manor College in Jenkintown announced this week that its new Practical Nursing program received its final approval from the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing. “This has been nearly two years in the making,” said Dr. Marti Trudeau, the Director of the Practical Nursing program. “ I’m excited to get students here, learning and using the wonderful skills lab that we have created.”
Large Increase in Applications Prompts Jump in Deposits for Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Mercy University is looking ahead to a strong future as its 75th anniversary year comes to a close. Gwynedd Mercy University is looking ahead to a strong future as its 75th anniversary year comes to a close. The University has seen applications increase by more than 10 percent for fall 2024, resulting in a double-digit percentage increase in deposits.
Abington social studies teacher named Alfred Lerner Fellow for Holocaust instruction, joins Summer Institute
William Penderghest, a social studies teacher at Abington Senior High School, has been named a 2024 Alfred Lerner Fellow on behalf of the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR). Among other courses, Mr. Penderghest teaches a class called “Holocaust, Genocide, & Crimes against Humanity” at Abington. Mr. Penderghest,...
My Future – and the future of education – is in the hands of Harrisburg lawmakers | Opinion
I graduated from Abington Senior High School in June 2023. Yes. My graduation took place amidst the smoke from the Canadian Wildfires. And yes, half of my high school experience was virtual due to the pandemic. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
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