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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: February 2012
Dueling budget databases from PDE, PSEA
Previously, I told you about a searchable database that the Pennsylvania State Education Association had released, containing information about the state budget. Well, now, the state Department of Education has announced its own website, with its own searchable database of … Continue reading
Posted in Angie Mason, Budgets and finances, Statewide issues
Tagged education funding, grants, state budget, teachers union, Tom Corbett
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Library system to present financial literacy programs
The York County Library System received a nearly $100,000 grant to continue delivering its Right on the Money program series for children age five to seven and their parents. Right on the Money uses storybooks to teach kids the basics … Continue reading
Posted in Angie Mason, Events
Tagged events, financial literacy, money, Parents, students, York County Libraries
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South Eastern student wins regional MATHCOUNTS competition
A South Eastern Middle School Student won the 28th annual Lincoln Chapter MATHCOUNTS compeition on Saturday. The competition included 189 students from 31 schools in Lancaster, Lebanon, York and Adams Counties, according to a news release. Jacob McKnight, from South … Continue reading
Northern students to be junior borough council members
Two Northern High School students have been named Dillsburg Borough Junior Council members, according to a news release. Juniors Theron J. “TJ” Peters and John Zook will be sworn in at the March 13 council meeting, which will be held … Continue reading
Posted in Angie Mason, Northern York County School District
Tagged government, High school, learning, Northern, participation, students
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Tech school students win national construction competition
Students from the York County School of Technology recently took first place in a competition sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders. The NAHB student chapter at the school won in the secondary school category in the Residential … Continue reading
Second graders log in their answers with student response systems
Today, I visited Orendorf Elementary School in the Northeastern School District to see how second graders are using a student response system in class. Teachers Kristen O’Keefe and Shannon Oliver are using the systems, called Qwizdom, in their classes. It … Continue reading
Entries being accepted for essay contest
Entries are being accepted for the 2012 “Workers’ Memorial Day Essay Contest,” sponsored by the York-Adams Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO. One winning high school student will win $500 in the contest, which is in its 13th year. Graduating seniors attending … Continue reading
PSEA offers searchable budget information
The Pennsylvania State Teachers Association has posted a searchable database of budget information on its website. You can use the database to find your district and see how the district budget has been impacted since Corbett took over. Find the … Continue reading
Posted in Angie Mason, Budgets and finances, Statewide issues
Tagged budgets, cuts, funding, school districts, teachers, Tom Corbett
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Third grader tells legislators about his green school
Want to know more about the green elements of Ferguson Elementary School in York? Ethan Manzi can help you out. Ethan, a third grader at Ferguson, traveled to Harrisburg with school officials last week to talk to state legislators and … Continue reading
Posted in Angie Mason, York City School District
Tagged construction, environment, events, Ferguson Elementary School, green, green building, LEED, students
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York City schedules several charter school meetings
A posting on the York City School District website lists several upcoming school board meetings focused on charter school decisions. You can see the notice by clicking here. But the roundup is: 5:30 p.m. Feb. 23, in William Penn High … Continue reading
Posted in Angie Mason, Events, York City School District
Tagged applications, charter schools, events, meetings, proposals, public hearings
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