School News

Rep. Susan Wild and Sen. Bob Casey were in Allentown on Thursday to celebrate the city's selection as a finalist for an eight-digit federal grant.

The social studies teacher at William Allen High School was accused of drug crimes following a March raid of her home by the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office. She resigned a few weeks later, citing "personal" reasons.

You Are The Light is a recognition program in the Allentown School District that celebrates staff and students. The district selects honorees each month to be featured on LehighValleyNews.com.

The Parkland School Board appointed David Ellowitch to fill the vacant two-year seat left by state Sen. Jarrett Coleman’s resignation.

Students at Dieruff High School were placed on a brief lockdown Tuesday morning after a teen was taken into custody by law enforcement, authorities said.

Northampton Area Board of Education said it would have been on the hook for about $9.5 million if construction contracts were cancelled for a new elementary school.

Bethlehem Area School District's board of education heard a presentation on a proposed charter school, the Bethlehem STEAM Academy, on Monday evening, with the new learning institution focusing on "integrated learning."

Pa.'s governor wants more students to take advantage of the universal free breakfast program in schools across the state. He is challenging administrators to promote the program and increase participation.

The school district denied the application earlier this year. STEAM charters are also applying for charters in Bethlehem and Whitehall.

According to a survey conducted by Breakthrough Research, Easton's cherished Crayola has been ranked as one of the most "authentic" brands in America.

The Safe2Say Something program receives thousands of tips about mental health, bullying and harassment.

The goal is to create a culture in which all students' voices are heard.

Each session starts with a "mindful minute."

The cost of fertilizer is up as much as 300% from last year.

The Futuros Empresarios program encourages students to aim for high power jobs.

Critics say the Department of Education doesn't have the resources to take over school audits.

The students who had been studying in Ukraine were mostly from Ghana and Nigeria.

Brandon Harvey's songs and dance moves are meant to help engage students.

In his final year in office, Wolf pays a visit to William Allen High School.

The change involves Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities.

Gambet led the former Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales for 21 years, retiring in 1999.

The lecture is set for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, accessible via Lehigh's website.