Education
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SCASD Board Approves New 5-Year Contract for School Security Services
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The State College Area School Board on Monday approved a new contract with a security services firm to continue providing hourly security officers for several schools and other district needs. […]
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Youth in Action: 4-H Programs Power the Grange Fair Spirit
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From youth exhibition buildings filled with handmade projects like tie-dye and sewing, to barns brimming with livestock, the fair provides a platform for young people to showcase months of their hard work.
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How to Get Kids Back on a Sleep Schedule for the School Year
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A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it’s worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.
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Open House Offers Older Adults a Chance to Explore OLLI at Penn State
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An upcoming free event will allow community members age 50 and older to explore what the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Penn State has to offer. OLLI University Park will […]
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Centre County Family Among Plaintiffs in Lawsuit Against PIAA Over Parochial Student Participation in Public School Sports
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A State College area family is among the plaintiffs in a new lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association claiming that its policies unlawfully prevent parochial school students from participating […]
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As SCASD’s Delta Becomes Its Own Schools, Initiatives Aim to Increase Visibility
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State College Area School District’s Delta Program will become its own middle and high schools starting this fall, and two initiatives are aiming to increase its visibility within the district […]
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SCASD Finalizes New School Security Measures for 2025-26
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State College Area School District students in grades six through 12 will see new regular security measures in place for the 2025-26 academic year, according to a message to families […]
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Critical State Payments to Schools, County Child Welfare Agencies Will Be Delayed as Budget Impasse Continues
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Pennsylvania’s budget was due June 30, but lawmakers disagree over state spending and still haven’t reached a deal.
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Local Democrats Pick Nominee for State College School Board Vacancy
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The Centre County Democratic Committee has made its pick for a candidate in a special election to fill a vacancy on the State College Area School Board. Jennifer Black will […]
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Eagle Scout’s Sensory Box Project Makes Lasting Impact
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Student Jackson Pase’s Eagle Scout project will be implemented in the Penns Valley Area School District this year, but the impact its ready to make goes far beyond the classroom.