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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.-
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Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences offers opportunity for high school juniors
Pennsylvania’s Governor’s School for the Sciences at Carnegie Mellon will reopen for the summer 2013 season, according to a news release.
Help Spring Grove’s Rocket Scientists participate in NASA Student Launch Initiative
Spring Grove Area High School’s Rocket Scientists are selling 2013 Bonus Books to help fund their participation in NASA’s Student Launch Initiative.
Carlisle science lab fire causes safety reminders for some
At least one science department in York County is looking to take lessons away from a lab incident that injured students in Carlisle.
Spring Grove students win fourth in Team America Rocketry Challenge nationals
A team of Spring Grove students won fourth place in the national finals of the Team America Rocketry Challenge over the weekend. The team won $4,500 in prize money for themselves and the high school, said teacher Brian Hastings. “The … Continue reading
York Suburban graduation coincides with a rare event – the Transit of Venus
High school graduation is a once-in-a-lifetime moment for students. And when York Suburban High School grads celebrate that milestone, there will be another rare event happening. York Suburban’s graduation is set for June 5, which happens to be the same … Continue reading
Spring Grove Rocket Scientists head to national level of Team America Rocketry Challenge
Three teams of Spring Grove “Rocket Scientists” will advance to the national level of the Team America Rocketry Challenge, according to the district. Five teams from Spring Grove competed. The teams moving on are: Tobie Sneeringer – captain/Colton Crockett, Kiara … Continue reading
Science fun with Curious George at the Whitaker Center on Saturday
Looking for something to do with the kids on Saturday? The Whitaker Center and WITF will host “Ready, Set, Explore” from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 21 The event, sponsored by PNC Bank, includes interactive science activities for kids … Continue reading
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NASA program connects students with astronauts
Would your students like to talk to astronauts? YDR copy editor Matt Anderson spotted this posting on NASA’s website: “NASA Seeks Hosts for Space Station Interactive Education Events WASHINGTON — NASA is seeking formal and informal education organizations to host … Continue reading
Spring Grove, other teams advance in Science Olympiad
Spring Grove Area High School took first place in its division at the PA Central Region Science Olympiad, held over the weekend at Millersville University. According to a post on the Millersville website, each school competing in the Science Olympiad … Continue reading
Hanging out with Spring Grove’s Rocket Scientists
After school ended on Tuesday, Brian Hastings’ classroom was still buzzing with activity. Some students were prepping for the Science Olympiad, to be held at Millersville University on Saturday. Others prepared rockets for launching to enter the Team America Rocketry … Continue reading
