Education
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National Merit Scholarship Semifinals List Reveals In-County High School High Achievers
The 2022 list of National Merit Semifinalists reveals the top PSAT scorers in Pa., a measure that may contribute to their earning of National Merit Scholarship achievement. Kristen A. Graham checked her spelling and her math in filing the related story for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The local scholastic standouts were among the highest scorers on…
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Long-Employed Fire Truck ‘Retires’ from Pottstown Service, Transitions to New Teaching Career
Rather than allowing its career to be snuffed out, the Empire Hook and Ladder Co. donated a used fire truck to the Western Montgomery County Career and Technology Center in Limerick. Karin Mallett rolled out this story for WFMZ 69 News. Fire station crew members, keenly aware of the value of real-life equipment training, saw…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Lauren Wochok, Dean, Valley Forge Military Academy
Lauren Wochok, Dean of Valley Forge Military Academy, spoke with MONTCO Today about how her youth and experiences have enabled her to take the helm at Valley Forge Military Academy and how growing up in a diverse community in a multi-generational household grounded her, helping her to relate well among her students. After studying special…
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Seven Church Farm School Students Honored by College Board’s National Recognition Programs
The College Board’s four recognition programs — National African American Recognition Program, National Hispanic Recognition Program, National Indigenous Recognition Program, and National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program — honor underrepresented students for their academic achievements. Seven Church Farm School students have been recognized by the College Board through these programs: These programs connect students…
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Rosemont College Re-Opens Historic Residence Hall After Multimillion-Dollar Restoration
Rosemont College has re-opened Mayfield Hall, one of the most historic buildings on campus, after a $7.5 million restoration that lasted 10 months. “We are thrilled to unveil Mayfield Hall today,” Jim Cawley, Interim President of Rosemont College, said at a ribbon-cutting ceremony last month. “Construction focused on updating and revitalizing the interior while preserving…
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West Chester University Officially Unveils New Sciences and Engineering Building
West Chester University’s recent ribbon-cutting of the SECC building is the latest evidence that the university is a powerhouse to be reckoned with. On Thursday, Sept. 15, WCU officially cut the ribbon on a building project that is estimated to total more than $130 million; it is, the most complex building in the university’s history. …
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College invites applications for the part-time clerk for its Keystone Education Yields Success (KEYS) outreach that supports students’ academic endeavors. The Part-Time KEYS clerk is responsible for providing clerical, data entry and scheduling for the KEYS program. As a temporary, grant-funded opportunity it is contingent upon ongoing grant funding. Further, although it…
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Meteorologist Takes Trip Down Memory Lane at Spring-Ford High
Action News Meteorologist Brittany Boyer reconnected with her roots at Spring-Ford Area High School to visit the teachers that shaped her passion. In a special report for Action News, Boyer reunited with her broadcasting teacher Cheryl Murgia. It’s been 15 years since Boyers graduated from Spring-Ford in Royersford, but her face is not forgotten in…
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Join the Gwynedd Mercy University Community for Red and Gold Day
Gwynedd Mercy University’s most treasured tradition of Fall Fest and Food Truck Festival has been reimagined by the Office for Student Engagement and Student Government Association as Red and Gold Day. Red and Gold Day take places on Saturday, September 24, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on GMercyU’s main campus in Gwynedd Valley, Pa.…
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Angry Bensalem Parents Unleash 1,200-Signature Petition to Return Elementary School Therapy Dog
A Bensalem elementary school has recently found parents asking that a beloved service dog return to the classrooms for their children. Alicia Roberts reported on the canine for CBS Philadelphia. As students at Belmont Hill Elementary School began to return to the classrooms in the wake of the recent pandemic, the school employed the help…
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The Haverford School Begins Its 139th School Year
The Haverford School celebrated the Opening Day of the 2022–2023 school year on Sept. 8. In keeping with tradition, the day began with the Walk of Virtues procession, where Sixth Formers guide kindergarteners to the opening day assembly on Sabol Field at M&J Spencer Stadium. Head of School Tyler Casertano and student body president and…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College invites applications for its Part-Time Administrative Assistant, Foundation position in Blue Bell. The Part-Time Administrative Assistant, Foundation provides administrative support to the Executive Director of Foundation and the Foundation department. The professional who fills this position will: Qualifications The job of Part-Time Administrative Assistant, Foundation handles duties and responsibilities that include:…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host Open House, Panel Discussion on Tomorrow
The Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies will host an open house and panel discussion in its Conference Center, located at 30 East Swedesford Road in Malvern, tomorrow, Sept. 20, from 5 to 6:30 PM. The first part of the evening will feature networking with program directors, faculty, students, and alumni to…
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Two Montco Schools Earn National Recognition for Performance and Closing Achievement Gaps
The 2022 list of National Blue Ribbon scholastic institutions — a U.S. Secretary of Education honor given to public and private elementary, middle, and high schools for overall academic excellence — contains two Montgomery County honorees. The full roster of nationwide honorees numbered 297 this year, the 20th anniversary of the program; 10 of them…
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WCU Community Welcomed Back as Enthusiastic Goals Unveiled
A welcome back address Thursday afternoon for the West Chester University community was filled with great optimism as the school begins its fall semester. Student success, student diversity, inclusiveness, and academic excellence topped a list of goals, achieved with the support of tutors, on-campus student success coordinators, and a community of educators. West Chester University…
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DeSales Associate Professor Gathers Post-Pandemic Hopes for a Better Life into Newly Published Book
Dr. Brennan Pursell, associate professor of business at DeSales University, saw the synchronicity of two Francises in his professional life: St. Frances DeSales, known for patience and gentleness, and Pope Francis, a humble leader devoted to the poor. Pursell theorized that their combined virtues might well inform a world emerging from the global pandemic. That…
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Four Ways Private School Can Be Affordable
You want the best education for your son. You want his high school experience to ensure he’s well-rounded, playing team sports, taking on leadership roles, and participating in community service. You know he can build on a solid academic foundation with a successful career and as a leader in his community. After all, you want…
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Grandfather and Grandson Share Same New-School Experience in Dresher, 55 Years Apart
Bob Windheim and his grandson Matthew both know the first-hand excitement of crossing the threshold of a newly constructed school. What’s unusual about them, however, is they both did so for the same academic institution, Sandy Run Middle School, Dresher. And the timelines for the new settings were 55 years apart. Matteo Iadonisi filed the…
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