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Education reporter Angie Mason looks at York County school happenings, education trends and other issues from the classroom to the cafeteria.-
Monthly Archives: November 2011
Study abroad scholarships available for central PA students
Full scholarships are available for south central Pennsylvania students to study abroad in 2012, according to a news release. The scholarships are offered by AFS-USA, a nonprofit student exchange organization, through the Speedwell Study Abroad Scholarship Program. Students can spend … Continue reading
Electronic textbooks on the way?
I just read this story in the New York Times about textbooks moving towards electronic formats. The story says textbooks are still largely read on paper, but iPads and e-readers are pushing textbook publishers to think digital. It also quoted … Continue reading
Pennsylvania seeks Race to the Top funds, again
Pennsylvania was among seven states that applied for the third round of Race to the Top, the competitive federal grant program, according to the U.S. Department of Education. “Race to the Top Round Three focuses on supporting efforts to leverage … Continue reading
Posted in Angie Mason, Statewide issues
Tagged funding, grants, Race to the Top, STEM
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United Way leading countywide effort on school readiness
The United Way is leading a county effort to apply for the 2012 All-America City Awards for Grade Level Reading, which are focused on school readiness. The awards are a partnership between the National Civic League and the Campaign for … Continue reading
Posted in Angie Mason, Awards and honors
Tagged attendance, reading, school readiness, summer, United Way
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Award-winning fiddle player to give free concert at Northeastern
Patrick Clark, an award-winning fiddle player, will be spending time at Northeastern High School next week, according to a news release. On Nov. 29, Clark – who used to play for country singer Darius Rucker – will spend the day … Continue reading
Posted in Angie Mason, Events, Northeastern School District
Tagged concert, fiddle player, music, Patrick Clark
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Northern teacher to attend C-SPAN conference
A teacher in Northern York County School District will be attending a conference to learn more about how to use C-SPAN in their social studies classes. Cynthia Golden, an American government teacher at Northern High School, was chosen from applicants … Continue reading
Dover district to accept music award Monday
The Dover Area School District will accept its award as a “Best Community for Music Education” on Monday. The district received the designation from the NAMM Foundation, a nonprofit devoted to advancing participation in music, in May. Menchey Music will … Continue reading
District attorney ‘doubtful’ of any criminal charges in York City grant case
York County District Attorney Tom Kearney said today that he is doubtful there will be any criminal charges related to the Pennsylvania Auditor General’s special investigation into the York City School District’s handling of grant money. Auditor General Jack Wagner … Continue reading
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Meet an ‘outstanding’ West York teacher
Jenifer Swope, a learning support teacher at Lincolnway Elementary in the West York Area School District, was recently named an “outstanding” teacher by Shippensburg University’s School Study Council. Swope said that she always wanted to be a teacher, and she … Continue reading
Posted in Angie Mason, West York Area School District
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York Suburban schedules community budget meetings
The York Suburban School District has scheduled a series of six community budget meetings to discuss the 2012-13 budget. The meetings will provide time for residents to learn about the budget, ask questions and make comments, according to a news … Continue reading
