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Penn State student killed during hazing incident will be focus of A&E series’ next episode
A series on A&E will feature an episode dedicated to a hazing at Penn State which left one student dead. Episode three of “Houses Of Horror: Secrets of College Greek Life” will focus on the story of Tim Piazza, a 19-year-old freshman at Penn State who was pledging at the university’s chapter of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity.
School year starts in some central Pa. districts with ‘no cellphone’ policies
If you’re worried your kids spend too much time scrolling on their smartphones, you’re not the only one. Following a national trend, some central Pennsylvania school districts are eliminating cellphones in classrooms to give students a mental health break, enhance communication skills, and reduce classroom distractions. At least...
Game of the Week Preview | Manheim Township, Cumberland Valley open the season with playoff rematch
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Buckle those chinstraps, Central Pennsylvania -- high school football is back!. The teams of the Lancaster-Lebanon League, Mid-Penn Conference, and York-Adams Interscholastic Athletic Association all are back under the Friday night lights this week as the 2024 season begins. There are a whopping 57 games on...
Carlisle Area School District introduces new grading scale for middle and high school students
CARLISLE, Pa. — Students were welcomed back to school in the Carlisle Area School District on Tuesday, and many are being introduced to the new grading system being rolled out this school year. In a letter to parents, Carlisle school superintendent Michael Gogoj announced the district will be implementing...
Eagle Ambassadors help freshman with first day of school at Dover Area SD
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — It’s back to school for the Dover Area School District. On Monday, kindergarteners, 6th, 9th and 12th graders attended their first day. For kindergarteners, they spent a few hours getting to know their teacher, their classmates and understanding the layout of the school.
Local experts provide tips parents should know for back-to-school season
(WHTM) — Experts have tips on how to help kids make a smooth transition to the upcoming school year. First, experts say communication is key to help keep your child safe and healthy – especially if your kid is dealing with bullying. “A major concern for us and...
Pa. launches grant program to address ‘period poverty’ in schools
The vast majority of Steelton-Highspire School District students — more than 91% — come from low-income families and there are no supermarkets or drug stores in walking distance. That leads to problems for girls and young women who need menstrual products and cannot attend school without them. If...
Independence Law Center speaks with FOX43 on their mission, motivation in controversial work with school boards
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The Independence Law Center (ILC) has made headlines throughout Central Pennsylvania this year by working with numerous school boards in the area. The conservative law firm spoke with FOX43 for the first time about its mission and motivations in working with these boards and school districts in a wide-ranging interview that will air Tuesday and Wednesday on FOX43 News at 10.
Back to School Town Hall: Making the Grade
CBS 21 is hosting a town hall with numerous expert panelists, focusing on back to school. It will air on August 28 at 5:30 p.m. as the CBS 21 News This Morning team is live outside of local schools all week long to prepare you and your family to get back into the swing of things for this school year.
SUNY Orange announces Encore classes for fall 2024
SUNY Orange recently announced a range of class options in its fall 2024 Encore schedule. Encore is a program for adult learners residing in the tri-state area aged 55 and older. Short-run offerings of one to six classes per course include hands-on and lecture formats on art, finance, health and wellness, history, literature, and more.
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