School News

Throughout June, Allentown School Board members grappled with ethical concerns over what constitutes a conflict of interest. The discussion came about because some school directors work for organizations that partner with the school district.

Lehigh Carbon Community College will play intercollegiate sports one more year. But that's contingent on hiring an athletic trainer in the next 10 days, otherwise the Cougars have already competed for the last time, according to the college.

The approximately 120-foot mural, which went up during Independence Day brings together many kids' art contributions.

A Whitehall Township commissioner hopes to persuade Coplay Borough Council on Tuesday night to dedicate a street in honor of hometown football star Saquon Barkley.

The LVPC specifically commended the redevelopment of the same parcel a proposed "Nature Play Area" and a proposed family center and food pantry

Allentown School District has a new six-year plan for success, setting goals and priorities for the district through 2030.

Easton Area School District approved a final 2024-25 budget in the amount of $208 million, though some board members are concerned about the potential for shortfalls.

The Bethlehem Area School District is planning a centennial celebration for the former Edgeboro Elementary School in September. The time capsule was buried on the grounds 45 years ago.

Marley Hartnett-Cody, a recent Bethlehem Area grad, is headed to Princeton University in the fall to study public policy. She spent her high school career learning about social justice issues.

Wilson Area School District passed a $46.48 million budget for 2024-25, marking a 1% increase over last year's tax rate, according to the district's business manager.

Multiple bus runs after school could also mean students will get home later.

Some districts move to remote learning as another reports more than 700 student absences in one day.

The third-largest school district in Pa. is launching its first esports team.

Delaware County school district asserts its under-funding violates the state constitution.

Some say the way the state distributes money to small school districts is not equitable.

Keeping kids in school is a challenge as wages rise.

'It's a Christmas miracle," said one state legislator.

The threat does not appear to be credible, Easton school officials said.

Some routes on some days can expect to arrive at school or home up to 90 minutes late.

Individual school districts must now decide if their students will mask or not.

Nearly 87 percent of cases in the middle and high schools are in students who haven't been vaccinated.

The ruling comes as COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations rise dramatically in Pennsylvania.