School Notes, October 19, 2025 – Scranton Times-Tribune
Abington Heights Leah Puttcamp, Abington Heights (Submitted) Sixth grader Leah Puttcamp is excelling academically and in both BMX…
Lower Merion welcomes new school superintendent
LOWER MERION — Lower Merion School District officials welcomed its newest superintendent during his first school board meeting…
University of Pennsylvania joins schools in rejecting Trump’s compact proposal
The University of Pennsylvania has declined to sign the compact proposed by the Trump administration that would have…
State Senators Push for Phone Ban in Public Schools for Pennsylvania; Over 20 States Already Enacting Similar Policies | State
A state wide ban still stirs concerns, but support for the policy grows stronger as research continues…
More Lehigh Valley schools will withhold charter funds during state budget impasse
Northern Lehigh and Salisbury Township school districts have joined Bethlehem Area in withholding funds for charter schools in…
Penn Becomes Third School To Reject Trump’s Funding Deal
Topline The University of Pennsylvania became the third high-profile university to turn down the Trump administration’s “Compact For…
State Senators Push for Phone Ban in Public Schools for Pennsylvania; Over 20 States Already Enacting Similar Policies | State
HARRISBURG— Three Pennsylvania state senators have officially introduced legislation to ban phones in schools. Last session, former state…
At Marywood University, a lesson in dueling, without the usual nasty results
Marywood University Associate Professor of History Adam Shprintzen, Ph.D., decided that teaching students about Revolutionary War dueling could…
New books will provide deep look at Philly’s history ahead of 250th
University of Pennsylvania Press is publishing three historical books ahead of the nation’s 250th celebration next year. The…
Bensalem High School senior goes viral after receiving 5 Ivy League acceptance letters
BENSALEM, Pa. – Reaching the Ivy League is for the best and brightest and well-rounded students, and for…
Seven running for Southern Lehigh School Board
In the Southern Lehigh School Board race, Democrats Kimberly Jaramillo, Luis Melecio, Josh Rager and Chris Sykora are…
Covid’s impact on Pennsylvania students
Current rates of absenteeism and achievement for Pennsylvania students may impact the practice of psychology in the Commonwealth.…