Author Archives: Angie Mason

About Angie Mason

I'm the education reporter at the York Daily Record. Follow me on Twitter: @angiemason1

Parents’ take: What weight do you place on standardized testing?

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Angie Mason

Parents shared their thoughts on standardized tests in a Cram Session blog entry.

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Educators take to fun stunts to motivate students, show their ‘human’ side

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Angie Mason

Educators often go to great lengths to motivate their students, offering rewards like letting students tape a teacher to the wall or having the principal spend the night on the roof.

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Wanted: Parents to share opinions on education topics

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Angie Mason

A new feature on the Cram Session blog will ask parents for their opinions on various education topics.

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After Carlisle school fire, local teachers emphasize safety in science class

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Angie Mason

Some York County educators said a Carlisle school fire caused them to review safety procedures in their own classes.

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Students at Weigelstown Elementary learn about giving

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Angie Mason

As Thanksgiving approaches, students in one local elementary school have been learning all about giving.

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York Suburban event aims to provide info on running for school board

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Angie Mason

The York Suburban School Board is hosting an event to share information on how you can run for school board.

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Hanover parents join together to support drama programs

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Angie Mason

When it looked like cost-saving ideas might include fewer theater performances in the Hanover Public School District, parents joined forces to try to help.

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Michigan teen draws attention to bullying;
legislation aims to toughen laws in Pa.

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Angie Mason

A Michigan teen has drawn attention to bullying issues, and a new effort in Pennsylvania aims to beef up laws regarding bullying.

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Do you give back to your school like these York College seniors?

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Angie Mason

Visit the Cram Session blog to weigh in on whether you give back to your college.

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Time to visit classrooms! Where should the education reporter go?

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Angie Mason

Education reporter Angie Mason is seeking ideas for classrooms to visit in York County.

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