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Young students of Roosevelt Elementary School squealed with joy when Santa Claus, Teddy Oso and Lehigh Valley IronPigs' mascot FeRROUS roamed the hallways at the annual Christmas event.

Allentown school directors approved the 2025-26 program of studies Thursday, adding 23 new courses for secondary students across multiple subjects.

Joe Shields has served in the role before, and will now do it again until December 2025.

Wilson Area Schools' board of directors voted unanimously Monday to approve Harrison Bailey III, principal of Liberty High School in Bethlehem, as the district's new superintendent.

The Wilson Area School Board will vote Monday on appointing Harrison Bailey III as the district's new superintendent. Bailey has been principal of Liberty High School in Bethlehem for 12 years.

Wilson Area School District's second annual Family Computer Science Night welcomed hundreds of students to learn all about computers, AI, robots, and the future careers they could have in the field on Thursday evening.

City Center is planning to overhaul the former Allentown State Hospital property with hundreds of new homes, offices, a school and more.

The policy would outline which AI tools are allowed for student and teacher use. It will be considered at the next regular board meeting Dec. 19.

A local youth sports nonprofit organization said it couldn't afford the $200-a-day fee to rent gym space for a basketball program. Now, some school directors want to waive fees for small community groups.

Allentown school directors elected the board president and vice president for 2025. They will serve a one-year term in their roles.

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.

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.