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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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Finalists announced in York County Student Essay Contest
The 28 finalists have been named in the York County Student Essay Contest, and on April 7, they’ll find out who among them are the top winners.
West Shore School District looks to sell Mount Zion Elementary building
West Shore School District is looking to sell the former Mount Zion Elementary School building. The school was closed last year.
York County essay contest offers top prize of $2,000 for high school juniors and seniors
The York County commissioners and York County Communities that Care are organizing a new essay contest that includes a top prize of $2,000.
York County education moments from 2012
Here’s a look at some education moments from York County schools in 2012.
School districts are making preparations for Hurricane Sandy
School districts around York County have been taking some steps to prepare for the possibility that Hurricane Sandy could hit the area early next week.
Time to visit classrooms! Where should I go?
I want to spend time in York County classrooms. Where should I go?
York County emergency services department taking poster contest entries
Students are invited to participate in the York County Department of Emergency Services annual poster contest, which focuses on helping to educate children so they are prepared for an emergency, according to a news release. This year, children in kindergarten … Continue reading
Report: Nearly half of nation’s schools didn’t make AYP
A report came out this week showing that nearly half of schools in the nation did not make “adequate yearly progress” (AYP) on reading and math tests in 2011 as required by the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Read … Continue reading
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