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Pa. House passes bill to reinstate ‘lunch shaming’ ban, wipe students’ school meal debts
The Pennsylvania House on Monday moved to create a program that would wipe away large amounts of student lunch debt and reinstate a ban on “lunch shaming,” which had been enacted and then repealed in the commonwealth several years ago. During Monday’s session, the House gave final approval...
McKean County High School Students Graduate from Reach Cyber Charter School
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Eight graduates from McKean County were celebrated by friends, family, and faculty this month as members of Reach Cyber Charter School’s Class of 2024. They were among the 739 high school seniors honored at the statewide STEM-focused cyber school’s in-person commencement ceremony at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, Pa.
Penn State fraternity alumni accuse university of unfair practices, demand reform
This is a developing story and the Collegian will provide more updates as they come. Penn State fraternity alumni called for a reevaluation of the relationship between the university and fraternities last month, citing concerns about transparency and fairness following Timothy Piazza’s death in 2017. On June 19, Alumni...
New school tax credit plan emerges in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) – A new plan quietly introduced in the state Senate would create a refundable tax credit for educational expenses, including private school tuition. The proposal would establish the Child Learning Investment Tax Credit, worth up to $8,000 per student, that families could use to reduce their tax liability. It’s scheduled for a vote in the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday. The plan strays from a $100 million...
A big education fight stands in the way of a Pa. budget deal
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Harrisburg, Pa. — How much money to spend on Pennsylvania’s public education system has become a key barrier to a budget deal as lawmakers launch a barrage of talks ahead of the June 30 deadline. Leaders in the split...
State College Author Chronicles Migrants’ Journey in Debut Novel
This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. STATE COLLEGE — Local author and Penn State professor of English and African studies Samuel Kọ́láwọlé's debut novel, “The Road to the Salt Sea,” is set to be released by publisher HarperCollins on Tuesday, July 2. The gripping story follows the character Able God as he embarks on a journey from Nigeria to Tripoli, Libya, in hopes of reaching Italy. Able God, a man who loves chess and self-help books, was working at a four-star hotel, trying to build a life for himself in Nigeria. Despite his education, the skill he uses most...
My future – and the future of education – is in Harrisburg’s hands [opinion]
I graduated from Abington 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. I just completed my freshman year at Penn State in University Park. It, too, was...
WPIAL wrestlers boost Pennsylvania to 1st girls junior national duals title
North Allegheny’s Leyna Rumpler has been traveling to Tulsa, Okla. for the past four years to compete with wrestlers from around Pennsylvania in the Air Force Special Warfare Junior National Duals. This year, however, was different as it was her last trip as a high school athlete after graduating...
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 8 AT PENN STATE UNIVERSITY VOTE TO AUTHORIZE STRIKE
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 8 AT PENN STATE UNIVERSITY VOTE TO AUTHORIZE STRIKE. 2,500 Workers at More Than 20 Campuses Demand Strong Union Contract. (STATE COLLEGE, Penn.) – Teamsters at Penn State University have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. The resounding vote allows the negotiating committee to call a strike if Penn State refuses to offer workers a strong contract.
Pennsylvania Students Shine in National Community Bank Case Study Competition
HARRISBURG, PA — A group of bright students from the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania recently clinched first place in the highly competitive Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) 2024 Community Bank Case Study Competition. This achievement not only showcases their academic excellence but also highlights the resilience and innovation within local banking communities.
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