CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — As 2023 approaches, lots of people are making resolutions to try something new. One Central PA library is offering a chance for kids to not only learn some new skills, but also make friends in the process. The Simpson Library in Mechanicsburg has a STEAM Club, which stands for Science, Technology, … Read more
HARRISBURG — A statewide survey of Pennsylvania middle and high school students produced sobering results about their mental health: 40 percent feel sad and depressed most days, 19 percent considered suicide, and 11 percent made at least one attempt. The 2021 Pennsylvania Youth Survey, or PAYS, collected the anonymous thoughts of more than 246,000 students … Read more
Some 84% of Pennsylvania students passed a newly required civics exam, part of a wave of similar mandates pushed hard by Republican lawmakers around the country, but one that hasn’t come with strict accountability. Arizona was among the first states to adopt such a measure in 2015. Continue reading on The 74
In a recent class at Clearfield County Career and Technology Center, which attendees and employees often call CTC, students in protective glasses work in pairs to measure wood panels and carefully cut them with table saws. Instructor Greg Barger supervises the students’ work, chiming in when they need guidance. Continue reading on WITF
Parents and teachers in at least three central Pennsylvania school district received an “inappropriate” link through a nationally-recognized cyber learning platform for elementary school students that was hacked Wednesday. SeeSaw learned of the link Wednesday and temporarily shut down the messaging capability for all users. The company said on Twitter the link appeared to be sent by an … Read more
Two weeks into the school year, Dan McGarry was still in the process of hiring teachers. Upper Darby School District in Delaware County, where McGarry is superintendent, had more than 70 open teaching positions on paper, though about 40 of them had recommended candidates. Continue reading on WHYY
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — As Braylon Price remembers it, he struggled with pretty much everything the first full school year of the pandemic. With minimal guidance and frequent disruptions, he had trouble staying on top of assignments and finishing homework on time. It was so rocky his parents asked for him to repeat sixth grade … Read more
The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, on Monday announced that a Harrisburg-area resident has been awarded a $3,000 scholarship as part of the organization’s NASE Dependent Scholarship program. Paige Miller will use the scholarship to help defray the costs of attending Pennsylvania State … Read more
Washington, D.C. – This past week, state government passed an infrastructure law to fund public transportation projects across the Commonwealth. The $234 million package, administered by the Federal Transit Administration, will allow for infrastructure upgrades and new projects in both urban and rural areas, as well as funding to improve access to transit for seniors and … Read more
Last year, high school seniors missed out on a lot of the things that make that final year memorable. Band and choral concerts. Musicals. Proms. Graduations. And that doesn’t even begin to include the athletes who missed the spring season critical to launching college careers or simply closing out their high school years. And while … Read more
Both Central York High School and William Penn Senior High School are closed temporarily this week due to active COVID-19 cases. The Central York School District recorded 10 COVID-19 cases at the high school within 14 days, according to the district. In accordance with guidance the district agreed to comply with from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, … Read more
Pennsylvania is reporting its first confirmed case of the more contagious COVID-19 strain discovered in England last month. The case was in Dauphin County in south-central Pennsylvania. State health officials say the individual tested positive after traveling abroad, and that the person’s mild symptoms resolved while they quarantined at home. During a virtual news conference on Thursday, … Read more
Harrisburg, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced today that all public school entities in the 63 counties with a substantial rate of community transmission for at least two consecutive weeks have submitted their attestation forms to the department. “The department issued a call to its school communities to submit an attestation form and they … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Central Dauphin School District sent an email to parents Monday discussing plans to transition to full-remote learning starting Tuesday, December 1 due to COVID-19. The Pennsylvania Department of Health has reported that Dauphin County is in a substantial level of community transmission, and the incidence rate has persistently risen over multiple … Read more
School districts across central Pennsylvania have been forced to temporarily close buildings as the number of coronavirus cases continues to climb. For now, many students will be learning virtually until in-person classes resume after the Thanksgiving break. “Pennsylvania is experiencing our highest numbers of cases since the pandemic began,” said Kendall Alexander, a spokeswoman for … Read more
A yawning chasm called the digital divide segregates American communities with high-speed internet access from those without, and educators are scrambling to keep the have-nots from falling behind in their studies as the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into another academic year. “We’re looking for whatever solutions we can to make sure that all kids can learn. … Read more
Harrisburg, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Education announced that over 230 elementary schools across the state, including many in our local counties, across the state received grants to provide students with fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the school day. “Over the past several years Pennsylvania has strengthened its approach to student nutrition and throughout … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Regional transportation leaders invite residents to attend a virtual public meeting on improving Interstate 81 in south central Pennsylvania. The project website can be found at www.i81southcentralpa.com. “We are approaching the end of the needs phase of the analysis and are pleased to share details on the 12 focus areas,” said Steve Deck, … Read more
Up and down the Jersey Shore, summer people, many of whom arrived in the early spring from coronavirus hot spots, are staying on. They are working remotely, arranging extended rentals, making September their new August and, a bit more controversially, enrolling their children in appealingly small schools in Shore towns. In the tiny schools in Avalon and … Read more
It was a first day of school unlike any other. In a scene that has been replayed over the last three weeks as schools reopen, students central Pa. districts returned to school wearing face masks and face shields. Many school districts across central Pennsylvania and the nation opened their doors today to welcome students back … Read more