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EDUCATION
BOE members insist there's no interest in closing two county schools, despite claims
Four incumbent Washington County Board of Education members insisted this week there is no interest in closing Hancock Middle Senior High School or Cascade Elementary School despite concerns raised by a county commissioner. During a meeting between the county commissioners and the Hancock Town Council on Tuesday evening, Commissioner Derek Harvey warned there...
Check out 156 photos from the 2024 PennLive High School Football Media Day
Teams throughout the Midd-Penn arrived on Wednesday to Cumberland Valley High School for the 2024 version of PennLive’s High School Football Media Day. The teams were met by local TV stations and print media for interviews, to play games, to do hype videos, and to have their photos taken.
Gettysburg Area School District Implements Device-Free Learning Initiative
In a recent announcement, the Gettysburg Area School District declared its adoption of a new policy establishing a “device-free learning environment” aimed at enhancing student focus and well-being. This new rule took effect as of Sunday. Under this policy, elementary school students are required to store their electronic...
Western Maryland community colleges receive Edwards Fund Grant for cyber ranges.
Allegany College of Maryland, Garrett College and Hagerstown Community College have received a $617,400 grant from the Senator George C. Edwards Fund toward a $686,000 project to implement two cyber ranges through the Cyber Workforce Accelerator program to assist cybersecurity students to prepare for careers, using real-world, cutting-edge simulation. Created by the Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) and BCR Cyber, the Cyber Workforce Accelerator program is designed to expand Maryland workforce development efforts and provide the...
Gettysburg team, five individuals named to academic squad by IWLCA
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. – The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) announced its 2024 Academic Honor Roll on Wednesday, and five Gettysburg student-athletes were among the honorees. The individual honors come in addition to the Bullets being honored for its success in the classroom. Gettysburg was one of 150 Division...
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