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Watch: Saint Francis of Assisi Parish School Gutted By Blaze
A two-alarm fire destroyed a Catholic school in Springfield Township on Monday, Oct. 7, according to authorities. Multiple fire departments responded to the report of a fire on the second floor of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish School, located at 112 Saxer Avenue, the Springfield Fire Company said on its Facebook page.
New Parents ‘Beyond Impressed’ by Church Farm School, the Second-Best All-Boys High School in Pennsylvania
Since 1918, Church Farm School has helped young men find their passions through a community of role models that foster collective success. “I had a child who was searching for more individualized attention, and he advocated for himself to change schools,” said Malvern resident Tabitha Mabie. “Some were simply out of my budget; some didn’t fit his personality. Some were just too far or not as diverse as we wanted. A friend suggested Church Farm School.”
16-year-old collects school supplies for students overseas
La Salle College High school student Aadit Bontha founded the nonprofit, 'School Essentials,' to help kids across the world gain better tools for education.Bontha has partnered with local libraries to set up donation boxes where community members can conveniently drop off items.So far, Bontha has sent supplies to countries such as Bangladesh, Guatemala, and Ukraine. He has done so with the help of organizations such as Lifting Hands International and Helping Hand for Relief and Development USA.Participants in the School Essentials drive include the Phoenixville Public Library, Royersford Free Public Library, Spring Valley Library, Perkiomen Valley Library, and the Spring Valley YMCA.To learn more about School Essentials, visit their website.RELATED: Delaware sisters team up to help resident live independentlyThe Morgan sisters volunteer for 'Lori's Hands,' which connects University of Delaware students to residents with chronic illnesses.
Dr. Kyle J. Boyer Will Deliver WCU’s Fifth Annual Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture Oct. 10
Dr. Kyle J. Boyer will deliver the Fifth Annual Dr. Clifford E. DeBaptiste Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 10 at WCU. Educator, Minister, and Social Justice Advocate Dr. Kyle J. Boyer will deliver the Fifth Annual Dr. Clifford E. DeBaptiste Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 3:00 PM at West Chester University.
Marshall Elementary teacher vying for state teacher of the year
As a teacher, Stacey DiIenno’s favorite moments are when one of her kindergarten students at Marshall Elementary makes a discovery or grasps a new concept. “When I get to see those light bulbs go off, and they’re so proud of themselves that they learned something, I mean that’s just amazing,” DiIenno said. “There’s no better feeling than when a kid who couldn’t do something figures it out and they’re so proud of themselves.” ...
Central Pa. college signs agreement with Villanova to create pathway for 4-year degree
Villanova University and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology have announced the signing of a new articulation agreement between the two institutions. This agreement provides a pathway for students who have successfully completed an associate degree at Thaddeus Stevens College to transition to a baccalaureate degree program at Villanova’s College of Professional Studies.
Villanova’s $1.25B Capital Campaign Is the Largest in Its History
Villanova University is embarking on its largest capital campaign in its history. Villanova University is embarking on the largest capital campaign in its history as it embraces multiple projects that include acquisition of the Cabrini University campus, construction of a new library, and an expansion of its engineering building, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal.
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