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State Education Secretary Rivera Hosts Stem Team; Highlights Investments to Bolster STEM Education

State Education Secretary Rivera Hosts Stem Team; Highlights Investments to Bolster STEM Education

HARRISBURG, Pa. – State Education Secretary Pedro A. Rivera hosted the Conrad Weiser High School (Berks County) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) team at the Capitol on Wednesday, emphasizing that the team’s patent-pending medical technology is a fitting example for Governor Tom Wolf’s PAsmart initiative, a new $30 million program to improve STEM and computer science education and other jobs training opportunities. FULL ARTICLE
by · July 19, 2018 · Local News, News, PA News, School News
Forest Area FCCLA Chapters Bring Back Gold, Silver Medals from Atlanta

Forest Area FCCLA Chapters Bring Back Gold, Silver Medals from Atlanta

ATLANTA, Georgia – Members of the Forest Area FCCLA Chapters brought back all gold and silver medals after competing in STAR events in Atlanta, Georgia, this week. FULL ARTICLE
by · July 6, 2018 · Local News, News, School News
Seven ‘Overarching Themes’ to Strengthen School Security to be Addressed in Upcoming PA Report

Seven ‘Overarching Themes’ to Strengthen School Security to be Addressed in Upcoming PA Report

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) - Seven “overarching themes” to strengthen school security will be addressed in an upcoming report from the Pennsylvania School Safety Task Force, according to an announcement by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale Tuesday. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 27, 2018 · Local News, News, PA News, School News
It’s Not About Me: Brockway Students Fighting Bullies with Positive Program

It’s Not About Me: Brockway Students Fighting Bullies with Positive Program

BROCKWAY, Pa. (EYT) – INAM – an anti-bullying group at Brockway Area Junior-Senior High School – has started to find ways to tell students that they are special. And, as the school year wrapped up and testing added stress, it’s a message that was much-needed. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 24, 2018 · Local News, News, School News
Gym Class in Brockway Drives Students Up a Wall

Gym Class in Brockway Drives Students Up a Wall

BROCKWAY, Pa. (EYT) – The National Guard recently gave Brockway Area Junior-Senior High School a chance to take gym class to new heights. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 12, 2018 · Local News, News, School News
East Forest School Announces Valedictorian, Salutatorian

East Forest School Announces Valedictorian, Salutatorian

MARIENVILLE, Pa. – East Forest School has announced its 2018 Valedictorian and Salutatorian. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 10, 2018 · Local News, News, School News
Pennsylvania’s School Safety Task Force Hears Concerns, Ideas in Erie

Pennsylvania’s School Safety Task Force Hears Concerns, Ideas in Erie

ERIE, Pa. – Continuing to listen to people across the Commonwealth, Pennsylvania’s School Safety Task Force stopped at Erie High School in Erie yesterday. FULL ARTICLE
Forest Area High Schools Participate in ‘Build A Tree for Mental Health Awareness’

Forest Area High Schools Participate in ‘Build A Tree for Mental Health Awareness’

FOREST CO., Pa. (EYT) – Forest Area High School students recently took part in the Build A Tree for Mental Health Awareness Month challenge. FULL ARTICLE
by · May 27, 2018 · Local News, News, School News
Riverview IU6 Students Receive Academic Service Awards; Local Businesses Recognized

Riverview IU6 Students Receive Academic Service Awards; Local Businesses Recognized

TITUSVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – It was a special day for the students of Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 on Wednesday, as students, faculty, and local businesses gathered at the Cross Creek Resort in Titusville to celebrate all who were involved in the Intermediate Unit's community, vocational, and service training program. FULL ARTICLE
by · May 12, 2018 · Local News, News, School News
Jefferson County Students Participate in Regional Safe Driving Competition

Jefferson County Students Participate in Regional Safe Driving Competition

JEFFERSON CO., Pa. (EYT) – Thirty-three students from eleven schools in Jefferson and Clarion Counties competed in a safe driving competition this week. FULL ARTICLE
by · April 15, 2018 · Local News, School News