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Former educator Mike Millo is running for the Parkland School Board again after withdrawing from the race in 2020. He said his legislative priorities are listening to resident concerns, fiscal responsibility and transparency.

Rep. Peter Schweyer, chair of the House Education Committee, said a short timetable will likely limit how much lawmakers can change basic education funding in Gov. Josh Shapiro's first budget.

Authorities say several schools were targeted, including Allen High School in Allentown and Catasauqua High School. Police and parents rushed to the schools.

Leaders of the Lehigh Valley's two largest school districts say Gov. Josh Shapiro's education budget doesn't go far enough.

Students, parents and area residents responded to a pledge by some Republican candidates to out transgender students and censor "woke" curriculum in the Southern Lehigh School District.

The East Penn school board heard proposals as part of the budget process to hire 7 reading interventionists for elementary school students in the 2023-24 school year while also seeing presentations for policy amendments and a presentation on middle school grading procedures.

The board's preliminary budget for 2023-24 includes a nearly $7 million funding gap, plus $1.7M in staff positions covered by one-time grants.

Just days after Superintendent Joseph Roy announced he will retire in July, the Bethlehem Area School District announced Assistant Superintendent Jack Silva will be considered for the top job. A school board vote is set for April 24, according to a district statement.

Warmkessel's legislative priorities include transparency in the board, not raising taxes and "lowering standards" for academics in the district. She says school staff are now "more concerned with kids' pronouns and their feelings" than curriculum.

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For many, it's time to step beyond education and get a job.

Combining art with sport, some skateboarders decorate their boards with graphics.

Ukranian playrights have collaborated to share their war-time experiences.

Every year public school districts pay more than $3 billion to charter schools in the Pennsylvania, officials say.

Students told to attend classes about puberty based on sex assigned at birth.

Victor Cai wanted to help his karate teacher who has been losing his sight for year.

The tests measure what a child knows on one day and there is no growth measure, Michael Faccinetto said.

The winning Bangor team will go on to compete in a statewide competition next month.

The district wants its logo removed from all foundation materials, as well.

The new facility will serve children as well as adults.

Students at NCC's Fab Lab make Martin guitars, learn about wiring, electronics, sound design and more.

A $50,000 state grant will be used for those with low income, veterans or people who lost jobs in the pandemic.