Education

Several elementary schools and one-room schoolhouses have been repurposed throughout the county.

No. 1 vs. No. 2 in PA was so good that we kept La Salle College and St. Joseph's Prep there for another week

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — In a new court filing, the leadership of Penn State's Board of Trustees is admitting that there is a trustee meeting, scheduled for later this week, to consider whether one of the trustees should be "removed from the board." The leadership says the possible...

Did you know Old Main was first used as student housing in 1859?

The seventh week of the 2024 high school football season in Pennsylvania is officially in the books, and there were some big-time performances across the state. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

On June 10, 2024, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved House Bill 2370, in response to the February 2023 Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court decision which deemed Pennsylvania’s former public school budgeting plan unconstitutional. This verdict was made due to each school’s funding being determined by the local wealth surrounding the school. Prior to this verdict, LMSD has benefited from an above average budget for the state from laws which support the following: hiring qualified teachers, procuring advanced educational technology, and renovating facilities. LMSD spends around $27,000 per student, while the average Pennsylvania school district spends around $21,000 per student. Additionally, we have an eleven-to-one ratio of teachers to students, while the average Pennsylvania school district has a fourteen-to-one ratio. The benefits of excess funding are evident in LMSD’s high rankings and standardized test scores as well as the many extracurriculars that LM seems to thrive with. But other PA schools have struggled to provide for their students, as many PA school districts receive far less funding than LMSD. LM economics teacher Sania Mirzanschall states, “I am super stoked about the decision to provide adequate funding in PA. Unlike some states, we’re so lucky to have a state constitution that requires the state to provide a ‘thorough and efficient’ public education. That higher burden and protection means poorly funded schools have legal recourse when the state fails to provide better educational opportunities for all its students.” The vote set a seven year budgeting plan in motion, seeking to provide adequate funding for the 367 underfunded school districts. The new bill entails a $5.1 billion budget increase for underprivileged school districts, as well as a $1 billion tax relief for communities that have suffered from paying disproportionate property taxes to fund their schools.

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania officials are urging caution as schools across the state face a surge in reported threats, many of which are linked to social media-based pranks. The warnings come…

Once again, LMSD is on the hunt for a new superintendent. Over the past four years, LMSD has seen four different superintendents, with an ongoing search taking place for another. While LM students may believe this is the norm, it is anything but. A survey conducted in 2018 by the Broad Center at Yale found that in 100 of the largest school districts in America, the average superintendent tenure was around six years long. So why does this number vary so greatly from our own district, and what impact has it had over the past several years?

The grant to Millersville University’s Robotic WorX program builds on Governor Shapiro’s commitment to helping Pennsylvanians chart their own course to success. Millersville, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Director of Workforce Development Initiatives Gwen Ross announced the Shapiro Administration’s new $200,000 investment in the Robotic Worx program at Millersville University, which equips high school and undergraduate students with the opportunity to address genuine manufacturing problems through automation and robotics.

Today, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced the distribution of $462,607 in Farm-to-School Grants to 45 schools, school districts, and childhood education centers across 26 counties in Pennsylvania. These grants, funded under the Pennsylvania Farm Bill, aim to improve access to healthy, local food and promote hands-on agricultural education for students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Individual grants of up to $15,000 will support initiatives such as school gardens, field trips, and partnerships with local farms.

We have all the scores from Week 7 of high school football in the Susquehanna Valley. We also had highlights from 13 games during Football Friday. Watch that in the video player above. Thursday. Lampeter-Strasburg 56, Northern Lebanon 3. Twin Valley 49, Donegal 0 (Donegal forfeited after 1st half) Friday.

USA Today — a household publication which “is the largest local-to-national publishing and digital media organization in the country,” according to its “About Us” section— published a report titled “Moving guide: Best states for education” at the end of September. This report...

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Who had Pennsylvania's best individual performances? You vote, you decide. MaxPreps is proud to sponsor the Pennsylvania Athlete of the Week awards during the 2024-25 school year. Each week during the season (regular and post), there will be a fan-generated contest to tab weekly winners. Each winner. receives a digital...

A Pennsylvania Farm Bill is getting money to local schools for nutrition and agriculture education.

BRISTOL, PA — To strengthen the advanced manufacturing workforce in southeastern Pennsylvania, the Shapiro Administration has unveiled a significant $400,000 investment in the Industrial Maintenance and Metalwork Training programs at Bucks County Community College (BCCC). This initiative, unveiled on Wednesday by Gwen Ross, Director of Workforce Development Initiatives at the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), aims to equip 50 students with the skills needed for thriving careers in manufacturing.

JOHNSTOWN, PA — In a significant step towards enhancing early childhood education, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry‘s Hiram G. Andrews Center (HGAC) has unveiled a new diploma program aimed at preparing individuals for careers in early childhood education and care. Launching in January 2025, this 12-month program is set to provide future educators with comprehensive training and practical experience, addressing the growing demand for qualified professionals in this critical field.

Tagged under: District 1, District 11, District 12, pfn. Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best matchups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week Zero to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals!. Thursday, October...

The Interschool Council (ISC) and Lower Merion School District present the first program of this year's Parent Education Series:. Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project: Pennsylvania Laws Allowing Children to Be Charged As Adults. Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Access the Zoom on the evening of the...

Vice President Kamala Harris announced that she and running mate, Tim Walz will be making their way to several historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) this homecoming season as they focus on securing the votes of young Black students. HBCUs in battleground states like Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania will be visited during the eight stop tour. Harris’ alma mater, Howard University (HU), is on the list of schools that will receive a visit in the coming weeks.