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Makenzie Christman/LehighValleyNews.comA school district email said that at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday, "during an administrative search of a student's belongings, school officials discovered a loaded firearm inside a student's school bag." -
Senate Appropriations Committee livestream/https://appropriations.pasenategop.com"The entire regiment deserves some sort of reconsideration, whether it’s by BusPatrol or by legislative change,” PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing.
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Among the winners are projects to repaint the basketball court at Building 21; build several community gardens; and plant trees. -
The PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center on Wednesday held a news conference at the city’s Sculpture Garden announcing the nonprofit’s new report, “Lead in School Drinking Water.” Bethlehem Area School District was found lacking.
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On Aug. 23, ASD's solicitor rescinded a cease-and-desist letter sent to the Allentown-based, anti-poverty nonprofit organization more than two years ago.
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Bethlehem Area School Board approved 2024-25 academic action plans for seven schools that the state Department of Education has declared are in need of performance improvement and support.
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This week, news from the International Space Station, where the seven crew members have been hosting two unexpected guests for months.
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Bethlehem Area School Board members Emily Schenkel, Winston Alozie and Kim Shively, as well as board President Michael Faccinetto, were celebrated Monday for their five- and 15-year tenures.
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Teamster Local 773 Clerical and Secretarial Employees ratified a tentative agreement with the school district. It must be approved by the Bethlehem Area School Board to take effect.
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East Penn School District approved a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with its teachers union after extensive negotiations stemming from the association rejecting a proposal in July.
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About 40 Bethlehem Area School District secretaries and supporters attended Monday's school board meeting, following their first day of striking for a contract.
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Bethlehem Area School District released a statement on its website and social media Sunday night that some staff would go on strike Monday, Aug. 26 — the first day of school. Negotiations will continue, the district said.
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Students told to attend classes about puberty based on sex assigned at birth.
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Victor Cai wanted to help his karate teacher who has been losing his sight for year.
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The tests measure what a child knows on one day and there is no growth measure, Michael Faccinetto said.
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The winning Bangor team will go on to compete in a statewide competition next month.
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The district wants its logo removed from all foundation materials, as well.
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The goal is to create a culture in which all students' voices are heard.
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Each session starts with a "mindful minute."
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The Futuros Empresarios program encourages students to aim for high power jobs.
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Critics say the Department of Education doesn't have the resources to take over school audits.
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Brandon Harvey's songs and dance moves are meant to help engage students.
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Local legislators react with praise and caution.
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The donation by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is part of $133.5M she's giving to the national nonprofit.
