Kutztown University’s visual impairment program awarded $30,000
Kutztown University has received $30,000 from a local nonprofit to support its visual impairment program, the school has announced. The Kutztown Lions Club donated the money to support graduate...
View ArticleSchuylkill Haven School District wraps construction of greenhouse
Construction on the Schuylkill Haven Area School District’s greenhouse has wrapped up, officials said at a school board meeting Wednesday. Director of maintenance Kenneth Albitz said the only work left...
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Twin Valley School District superintendent leaving his post in June
The Twin Valley School District is changing leadership. In a message sent to parents Thursday, school board President Gary McEwen announced that Dr. Patrick Winters will be leaving his post as...
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Antietam school officials at odds with Mount Penn over post-flood permitting
For Faith Constein, the possibility of returning to virtual schooling next year is terrifying. “I was in eighth grade when (the pandemic) happened,” Constein said. “It’s almost like PTSD...
View ArticleAntietam, Mount Penn say they’ve reached understanding on school construction
Antietam School District and Mount Penn released a joint statement Monday stating that they are confident that students will return to school in person next school year despite a recent dispute over...
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Reading School District to dedicate space to support unhoused students
The Reading School District has begun construction of a space dedicated to supporting students experiencing homelessness, district officials have announced. The Knight’s Keep at Reading High School...
View ArticlePartnership puts graduates of Kutztown University’s social work program in...
Kutztown University and the Reading School District have expanded an existing partnership that provides access to qualified social workers for the district’s students and their family, according to a...
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Mount Penn officials looking to move forward with Antietam to solve flood woes
Mount Penn officials say they’re focused on moving forward after ending a dispute with the district over permitting requirements stemming from the Antietam School District’s plan to use Mount Penn...
View ArticleMount Penn officials approve support for Antietam’s post-flood building plan
Mount Penn Borough Council approved several measures aimed at supporting Antietam School District’s plan to rehouse students after a summer flood devastated the district’s middle senior high school. At...
View ArticlePenn State Berks raises over $34,000 for THON
The Berks Benefitting THON student organization at Penn State Berks raised $34,090 and earned the fifth spot among Penn State Commonwealth Campuses. The results were announced Sunday at the end of the...
View ArticleAntietam School District shares construction, financial details of post-flood...
The Antietam School District shared new details about how it plans to execute and fund a plan to rehouse students after the middle senior high school was lost to a summer flood. At a school board...
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Maple syrup event in Berks teaches how to produce the sweet liquid
Candace Johnson has often eaten the store-bought blend of chemicals and artificial flavors that sells as maple syrup, but she’d never tasted the real thing. So on Saturday, the 17-year-old and her...
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Taylor Swift has built a publicity machine. A new Berks college course is...
The exercise was a simple but telling one. Dr. Jodi Radosh asked the students gathered inside a classroom at Alvernia University’s Reading CollegeTowne campus to pull out a piece of paper and a pen or...
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Kutztown Rotary honors February Students of the Month
Members of the Kutztown Rotary Club honored Katelyn Heckman and Samantha Griffing Katelyn as February Students of the Month during a Feb. 15 ceremony. Each month throughout the school year, Kutztown...
View ArticlePenn State Extension planning workshop for beginning farmers
A workshop for beginning Pennsylvania farmers will be held in Lancaster County by the Penn State Extension and its partners. Beginning farmers face many difficult decisions that include selecting land,...
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Fleetwood Area High School February Students of the Month
Annie Lee The daughter of Minh Tue Diep and Wah Chun Lee of Blandon, Annie has been involved in the Fleetwood Area High School ASL Club, Poetry Club, Book Club, German Club, and orchestra. Annie Lee...
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Kutztown University’s organic farming program gets $1.5 million state grant
A new Kutztown University program has received a $1.5 million state grant to prepare students to help lead the fast-growing organic agriculture industry. The grant, which will support KU’s Regenerative...
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Berks genealogy group helps beginners figure out their family trees
For those looking to explore their family trees, Betty Sustello has a warning. “Be careful,” she said, “because it’s addictive.” It’s easy to get hooked on exploring your family history because it can...
View ArticleOley Valley School District ends emergency shelter contract with American Red...
The Oley Valley School Board has voted to end an agreement that allowed the American Red Cross to use school facilities to shelter people affected by disasters. The contract gave permission to the...
View ArticleSafety and security at Reading High strengthened with 5-point framework,...
The safety and security of Reading High School has improved since administrators implemented a five-point framework that helps focus and guide operations at the school, officials said. “Our building is...
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