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Bill would require school employees be trained to identify, respond to seizures
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — School may be out for summer, but school legislation is making headlines. A new bill would require school nurses to be trained in identifying students who are having a seizure and develop an action plan for when it happens. The bill also requires the training...
Vote for GameTimePA's most impressive YAIAA high school team for 2023-24
Is it more impressive for a team to be the top dog all season and successfully win the biggest prize, or to find a groove at the end of the season for a lengthy postseason run?. Is it the blending of more than a handful of talented players to win...
A new PennLive Cup champion is crowned following 7 district title game appearances
For the third time in three years, a school has won the PennLive Cup for the first time in its history. This year, that distinction goes to Trinity High School. 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.
Philly students rally for more school funding at state capitol as budget debate grinds on
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.Students from 17 Philadelphia high schools rallied at the state capitol in Harrisburg last week to demand that lawmakers provide adequate support to their underfunded public schools.The roughly 40 students who participated in the rally were part of a Youth Leadership Fellowship at PhillyBOLT — which stands for Building Our Lives Together — to learn how to create change in their communities through field trips and curriculum. They also went on a similar trip to the city in May to stress the importance of school...
Premier Arts and Science Charter School in Harrisburg will close
A Harrisburg charter school will soon close. Premier Arts and Science Charter School in Allison Hill announced that it will not reopen for the 2024-25 school year, opting to not oppose charter non-renewal proceedings issued by the Harrisburg School District. In March, the district commenced proceedings to not renew the...
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...
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