K-12 News

The annual scholastic competition combines classroom learning and outdoor activities to engage students in environmental science. The state competition is scheduled for May 22 in Mifflinburg.

In honor of 20-year KidsPeace family consultant who dedicated her life to helping children in need, organization opens campaign 'closet' for hygiene and other desired items.

A county judge ordered Northampton Area School District to appoint a new school director by June 3, or the court will take review applicants for the vacancy.

The administrator who heads Parkland schools’ arts programs has not been in school, and parents say they are seeking answers to why.

Allentown School District hosted a special "School Budget 101" meeting Tuesday, covering the concept of revenue, expenses, and other hot-button financial issues.

This week, WLVR’s Brad and Bethlehem’s ‘Backyard Astronomy Guy,’ Marty McGuire discuss the planet Jupiter. All winter it has been among the brightest objects in the night sky. But soon it will disappear.

Happy 30th Birthday, Horizons for Youth! Northampton Community College Bethlehem and Monroe campuses offer week-long summer camps with optional childcare, as well as single classes throughout the year.

The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission on Thursday approved a staff review of a Parkland School District proposal for a second floor being added to its new operations center currently under construction.

Allentown officials will work over the next year to develop a “roadmap” to make the city’s streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

A Palmer Township police officer has been arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate images of himself to an underage Easton Area High School student, authorities said.

LehighValleyNews.com and PBS39 will host a community conversation on the future of Allentown School District tonight, bringing together stakeholders to address issues facing educators, students and public education.

Dieruff and Allen high schools and Trexler Middle School were locked down Monday after multiple unsubstantiated threats of mass violence were made to the district. Additional threats were made to Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, which also closed for the remainder of the day.

LCTI students were either evacuated from the building or sent back to home schools if en route

Dieruff High School was dismissed early Thursday morning after receiving multiple threats of violence through Safe2Say, the district’s anonymous tip line.

Democrat Nick Miller and Republican Dean Browning faced off for the redistricted seat that was designed to include more Latino representation.

Allentown School District's Interim Superintendent Carol Birks is vowing to build trust with community members by holding a November community forum. She said, "Given the opportunity, I will stay in this community."

The protesters spoke on the need for transparency and worry about corruption in the Allentown School District in the wake of John Stanford's removal.

Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk and Carol Birks discussed ways to work together, and how the acting schools chief can build trust with community members.

The 77-year-old motorist received two citations and will not face serious criminal charges in the death of teacher's aide Angela Yowakim, the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office said.

More than 100 teens gathered to learn and to share tips on how to deal with tough times.

State data shows that low-income school districts are more challenging to operate, and the Allentown School District is one of them.

Board Director Craig Neiman, who represents Region 2, resigned due to work schedule conflicts.