School News

The African singer will perform a mix of old hits and new songs at her concert on Tuesday April 25.

Dozens of bus monitors, who provide support to students while riding, have been laid off because of funding cuts in Allentown.

In filings released Thursday, lawyers for the Saucon Valley School District defended the decision to bar an "after-school Satan club" from campus, and said the group can reapply after the district makes a few policy changes.

The dance troupe entertained middle school and college students at a free performance on Thursday, April 13.

It would potentially take one of the pills used in a medication abortion off the market

The developer of Allen Flats hopes the building's first residents can move in by the end of 2023.

The Allentown School District has placed William Allen High School Principal Cheryl Clark on administrative leave after months of complaints from staff, students and parents about her leadership style.

Joseph Roy, the superintendent of the Bethlehem Area School District, is being sued in federal court by Liberty High School Assistant Principal Antonio Traca. Roy says he has never struck a district employee. Read the complaint here.

Hamid will discuss his 2017 book, 'Exit West' and share his thoughts on migration and immigration at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11.

Emmaus field hockey Coach Sue Butz-Stavin has more than 1,000 wins and over a dozen state titles in her 47-year career. 'You have to play until the clock runs out,' she says as she looks forward to season No. 48.

With the two wrestling programs, NCC now will sponsor nine intercollegiate sports, beginning in the 2024-25 academic year.

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News Director Jen Rehill talks with journalists Tom Shortell and Brittany Sweeney.

Under a proposal by Gov. Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania would cap tuition and fees at state-owned colleges to $1,000 a semester for in-state students from households earning up to the median income.

"Mechanical issues" forced the closure of William Allen High School on Wednesday, the Allentown School District said in a release.

Easton Area School District passed a measure to explore options for a new or revitalized high school during Tuesday's meeting.

American politicians are putting political points ahead of national interests, Leon Panetta told a capacity crowd at Lehigh University. The dysfunction is emboldening the nation's adversaries such as Russia and China, the former secretary of defense said.

Allentown School District directors approved a resolution to fire Cheryl Clark, who led William Allen High School for less than a year.

A lack of educators, a retiring generation, and a pandemic that produced stress and burnout all have contributed to the shortage of health care workers, such as nurses. Lehigh Valley Health Network and St. Luke's University Health Network are both focused on attracting new talent.

Allentown School District chose to discontinue First Student as its transportation provider after examining several proposals.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration says he plans next month to propose steps toward fixing a state higher education system that's among the worst in the nation in affordability.

The Bethlehem Chamber and LGBTQ Business Council Thursday hosted ‘Turning the Page: Book Bans Part II.'