Education
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Lower Merion School District Turns to Substitute Teachers to Fill Vacancies for In-Person Instruction
The Lower Merion School District is relying on substitute teachers to fill any vacancies as it prepares to bring some of its students back to classrooms on September 29, write Melanie Burney and Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Montgomery County district currently has two full-time substitutes assigned to each of its ten…
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Reaching the ‘Peake’ – The Student Speaker for MCCC’s Drive-in Commencement
Donnell Peake has been named the student address speaker at MCCC’s drive-in Commencement ceremonies Friday, Oct. 2, at 10AM and 2PM. After the 27-year-old Dayton, Ohio native graduated in 2011 from a charter high school, Peake briefly attended St. Claire Community College in Downtown Dayton before joining a band as a guitarist and traveling around…
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Director of VFMAC’s Health Center Provides Glimpse into Campus’s Safety Precautions
“The Garrison” is a weekly update from Valley Forge Military Academy and College’s Garrison Sergeant Major Bill Mott. Each week, GSM Mott hosts a special guest to show how VFMAC is forging young leaders. This week, Deb Hammer, the Director of VFMAC’s Health Center, provides a glimpse into the precautions being taken to keep the…
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WCU to Host Eight-Week Comprehensive Project Management Workshop for Aspiring Professionals
West Chester University invites novice and experienced project managers aspiring to become a professional and/or seek professional credentials to register for its Comprehensive Project Management Workshop. The next class begins on Monday, Oct. 12 and meets online for three hours per session (3-6 PM) for eight weeks. WCU’s instructor-led, distance learning workshop covers the full…
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Penn State Great Valley’s NoonTimeU: Diverse Topics for Different Interests
Penn State Great Valley and Penn State at the Navy Yard’s educational webinar series, NoonTimeU, will return this week. NoonTimeU began last year as in-person talks at the Navy Yard; the event series shifted to webinars in mid-April and covers a variety of topics to help with personal and professional development. The fall series kicks…
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MCCC Senior Leader Appointed to National EDUCAUSE Board of Directors
Dr. Celeste Schwartz, a Montgomery County Community College Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Digital Officer, has been appointed by EDUCAUSE to serve on its board of directors. EDUCAUSE is a leading association for information technology in higher education. “It would be difficult to find anyone more dedicated to EDUCAUSE and the IT profession…
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As Parents Push to End Virtual Learning, Some Local Districts Are Returning Students to School
As parents continue to press for an end to virtual learning, some local school districts are opting to gradually start returning students to schools, write Maddie Hanna, Kristen A. Graham, and Melanie Burney for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While some parents were pleasantly surprised by this fall’s online learning that turned out not to be as…
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The Choices Program from The Lincoln Center Continues to Grow
Not every teenager thrives in a traditional school setting. Some students with emotional and behavioral challenges struggle in a large classroom, avoiding school altogether as they fall behind on basic skills. These students are very capable of succeeding academically. They often just need additional support and new, creative approaches to the learning experience. To meet…
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Arcadia University Again Ranked Best in Region by U.S. News and World Report
Arcadia University was once again ranked among the region’s top performing schools by U.S. News and World Report for its 2021 “Regional Universities—North” list. Out of 176 schools this yeas, the University ranked 45th, remaining in the top 25 percent of regional universities. As one of 35 schools in Pennsylvania to make the list, Arcadia…
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Souderton Area One of Few Local Districts Offering In-School Learning at Start of Year
Souderton Area School District is one of the few local districts that are offering full-time in-school learning from the start of the school year, writes Bob Keeler for the Souderton Independent. According to Superintendent Frank Gallagher, things have been going “pretty well” since the school started. “The kids are great,” said Gallagher at the Souderton…
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Two Montco Schools Make Best Liberal Arts College in America List
Haverford College ranked in the top ten best liberal art colleges in the nation, with Bryn Mawr College also making the top fifty, writes Ellen Dewitt for the KAKE.com. The list was compiled by Stacker using Niche’s 2021 rankings. Niche considers liberal arts colleges to be those that do not have the goal to necessarily…
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WCU’s College of Business and Public Management to Host Virtual Open Houses for Grad Programs
West Chester University’s College of Business and Public Management will host a pair of open houses on Thursday, Sept. 17 for the following graduate programs: Master of Public Administration (9-10 AM): During this interactive and engaging session, you will have the opportunity to learn about the MPA program, including requirements and next steps to begin…
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Penn State Great Valley: ‘When We Adapt, We Just Do Better’
Penn State Great Valley spent the summer working toward a safe return to campus for the fall 2020 semester. Modified classroom setups, protective plexiglass barriers, hand-sanitizing stations, regular cleaning and disinfecting, and signage promoting social distancing are among some of the measures being taken to ensure the health and safety of students and employees. In…
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‘Lift Every Voice’ Online Grant Events Will Celebrate African American Poetry
Montgomery County Community College is one of 49 libraries from across the country that will be celebrating African American poetry, thanks to a new national grant obtained by two MCCC faculty members. The Lift Every Voice program’s objective is to engage participants in a multifaceted exploration of African American poetry, the perspectives it offers on…
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Valley Forge Military Academy, Online High School Join Forces to Overcome Educational Inequality
With many Pennsylvania schools starting the academic year with virtual or hybrid classrooms, a new program offers paper-based textbook versions of the online curriculum for students without Internet access or computers. A partnership between Valley Forge Military Academy and Citizens High School now enables accessibility for distant learners with virtual and paper-based textbooks to high…
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Public Invited to Participate in WCU’s ‘Courageous Conversations About Race’ on Sept. 26
West Chester University has raised its hand high to act as a catalyst for U.S. social change at a time when a plethora of racial injustices fester amidst another fatal pandemic. “Courageous Conversations About Race” will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 11 AM-2 PM and will convene the WCU community with neighbors from…
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Penn State Abington Emergency Assistance Fund Helps Students Overcome Financial Challenges amid Pandemic
Penn State Abington Emergency Assistance Fund provides critical aid to students who are struggling to overcome unexpected financial challenges, according to a staff report from the Penn State News. The fund has proven to be an invaluable resource to many students, especially during a pandemic, according to Carole Eiben, director of financial aid. She said…
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Wissahickon School District Starts New School Year with Fully In-Person Learning
Wissahickon School District has taken a rare approach to the start of the new school year amid the pandemic with a five-day-a-week and full in-person learning for all families who desire it, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Those who prefer to stay home will receive virtual instruction. Only high grades were given a…
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