Brockway Marching Band Debuts New Uniforms
BROCKWAY, Pa. (EYT) - The Brockway Area High School Marching Band debuted its new uniforms during a performance at Family Day in Brockway. FULL ARTICLE
School News
Grant Supports CU’s Full-Year Residency Program for Emerging Teachers
CLARION, Pa. – Pennsylvania Department of Education has awarded a $74,598 Innovative Teacher Residency Grant to Clarion University School of Education in support of Clarion's full-year residency pilot program for emerging teachers. FULL ARTICLE
Insurance Commissioner Reminds College Students and Families of Meningitis Vaccine Requirements
HARRISBURG, Pa. – As students across Pennsylvania prepare to head to college campuses this fall, the Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner is reminding all students, parents, and guardians that most schools require students receive the meningococcal vaccine before they can attend classes. FULL ARTICLE
State System Votes to Freeze Tuition for Second Time in 36 Years
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Board of Governors for Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education voted on Wednesday to freeze tuition for just the second time in the organization’s 36-year history. FULL ARTICLE
DePasquale: Replacing Keystone Exams with SATs Would Save Money, Help Students, Parents
HARRISBURG, Pa. – In a new special report released on Wednesday, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale said Pennsylvania taxpayers are still spending tens of millions of dollars every year on the Keystone Exams, which have not been federally required for four years. FULL ARTICLE
Gov. Wolf: Pennsylvania Leads Nation in Combating Sexual Assault on Campus
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Celebrating the first major state laws to combat campus sexual assault in recent memory, Governor Tom Wolf held a ceremonial bill signing of legislation encouraging more students to report sexual violence. FULL ARTICLE
Snow Days May Soon Become a Thing of the Past
JEFFERSON CO., Pa. (EYT) - In the future, a snow day for students may not translate into a day away from school work. FULL ARTICLE
Brockway Seniors Say Goodbye
BROCKWAY, Pa. (EYT) – The traditional senior walk at Brockway Area Junior-Senior High School led to graduation, as the Class of 2019 said goodbye to both the high school and Brockway Area Elementary School. FULL ARTICLE
Toomey Introduces Bill Allowing Schools to Offer Whole Milk to Kids
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) has introduced the Milk in Lunches for Kids (MILK) Act to allow schools to serve whole milk and two percent milk. FULL ARTICLE
West Forest High School Holds 59th Annual National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
TIONESTA, Pa. – West Forest High School held its 59th Annual Induction Ceremony of the Harold Seigworth Chapter of the National Honor Society. FULL ARTICLE
