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The district is introducing new set of district policies governing the use and expectations regarding generative artificial intelligence, giving them a basis to train students and staff.

The Fountain Hill Planning Commission voted Monday to recommend approving plans for a new Fountain Hill Elementary School.

Improvements at aging Steckel Elementary School and Whitehall-Coplay Middle School will begin with window replacements.

School is right around the corner, and if you need some help with supplies this year, City Councilman Frank Pintabone is hosting his second back-to-school rally this Sunday.

Several Allentown schools need performance support, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. A presentation was given to the Allentown School Board at this week's meeting.

Allentown School District’s solicitor is developing a proposed policy for how ASD manages relationships with outside organizations.

The South Whitehall Planning Commission on Thursday reviewed a sketch plan for the Parkland High School expansion — the next step in the long process before construction.

Jason Moorehead, a former social studies teacher at Raub Middle School, testified for hours in this week as his lawsuit against the Allentown School District plays out in federal court.

Jason Moorehead, a former social studies teacher at Raub Middle School, claimed Allentown School District violated his constitutional rights to free speech, assembly and political affiliation.

Local state lawmakers joined members of the Legislative Latino Caucus in Allentown on Monday to celebrate how the new state budget. Specifically, they note the more than $1.1 billion in new funding for school districts, including about $526 million to correct inequities in public education.

The 77-year-old motorist received two citations and will not face serious criminal charges in the death of teacher's aide Angela Yowakim, the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office said.

More than 100 teens gathered to learn and to share tips on how to deal with tough times.

State data shows that low-income school districts are more challenging to operate, and the Allentown School District is one of them.

Board Director Craig Neiman, who represents Region 2, resigned due to work schedule conflicts.

The Allentown school board names Connecticut educator Carol Birks to run the district until a new superintendent is hired.

Community members supportive of ASD Superintendent John Stanford protested his firing by the Allentown school board Wednesday morning at the Lehigh County Courthouse. Stanford's last day on the job is Friday.

The Allentown School District released its separation agreement with Superintendent John Stanford five days after the school board voted on it.

Allentown school board approved a separation agreement with Superintendent John D. Stanford at Thursday's school board meeting. The terms and reason for the dismissal have not been disclosed.

The Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School is well on its way to moving in to its new location on Avenue C in Bethlehem by next school year.

The school district is expected to get two electric vehicle school buses as part of a pilot program.

School Board Director Patrick Foose said the school board harrassed him for voting against a new $80,000 scoreboard for the district's swimming pool and was not transparent about the process.

In an effort to maintain the positive atmosphere of football games, Easton police officers will be present.