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Schools in PA ask to prioritize education staff for COVID-19 vaccine

Friday, February 12 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) — Pennsylvania school superintendents, school boards and teachers unions are coming together to ask Gov. Tom Wolf to prioritize school staff for the COVID-19 vaccine. The education groups call it an “absolutely essential” step toward reopening schools and keeping them open. More than... Read More.

DuBois Mayor announces Day of Hope at DuBois Middle School with Hope Squad

Thursday, February 11 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – DuBois City Mayor Ed Walsh is stopping by the DuBois Middle School today to officially declare a Day of Hope, connecting young people to each other and helping to prevent suicide. It's part of Hope Squad, a project in schools around the... Read More.

Gov. Wolf signs $900 million in pandemic aid for hospitality, schools, rent, utilities

Saturday, February 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Gov. Tom Wolf signs legislation approved Friday by lawmakers that carries over $900 million in pandemic-driven aid for hard-hit hospitality businesses, private schools and people struggling to pay rent or utility bills. Both chambers passed the bill unanimously Friday. In addition to... Read More.

DuBois School District kindergarten registration March 2-5

Friday, February 5 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – If you have a child who will be five years old by July 1 who is not already signed up for school, the kindergarten registration deadlines are approaching! DuBois Area School District was the first to reach out recently, reminding families to... Read More.

PA Gov. Tom Wolf delivers 2021 budget address virtually

Thursday, February 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Today, Governor Tom Wolf delivered his 2021 Budget Address virtually, via a prerecorded video. The governor updated Pennsylvanians on the state of the commonwealth and announced his budget proposal for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Governor Wolf believes that Pennsylvanians are facing too many... Read More.

Juniata Elementary School closed Thursday and Friday for COVID-19 cleaning

Wednesday, February 3 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The Juniata Elementary School in the DuBois Area School District will be closed for the next three days to do deep cleaning after four people within the building have tested positive within a rolling 14-day period. The school building will be closed... Read More.

PA Senate approves $912 million COVID-19 relief package

Friday, January 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Senate has unanimously approved legislation to distribute $912 million to aid those hit hard by the coronavirus: schools, small businesses, and people struggling to pay rent or utility bills. The bill was sent to the House of Representatives for its approval. Most... Read More.

DuBois School District adjusts original plans for COVID-19 vaccine clinic

Wednesday, January 27 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – DuBois School District originally had plans for making it easier for teachers to get vaccinated when their time came, but it looks like that could still be a while before it happens. Superintendent Wendy Benton said they had originally planned to hold... Read More.

Brockway closes Thursday, Friday after 4th confirmed COVID-19 case in 14 days

Thursday, January 21 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - Brockway Area Junior-Senior High School will close for Thursday and Friday following a fourth confirmed COVID-19 case. The Department of Education guidelines mandate that a building close for cleaning if there are four active cases during a rolling two-week window, according to... Read More.

$2.2 billion in COVID-19 funds help K-12 schools improve services to students

Monday, January 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf is dedicating $2.2 billion in federal stimulus funds to K-12 school districts and charter schools affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to support food programs, technological improvements and other education services. “All schools have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and... Read More.

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