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Lawmakers hear school reopening plans and concerns

Thursday, August 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Two days of legislative hearings are giving Pennsylvania state lawmakers little reason for optimism about the set of problems ahead as schools plan to reopen during the pandemic. The state House Education Committee heard experts say there's been lots of planning... Read More.

House of Reps to hear from teachers, admin about reopening schools

Monday, August 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will host a two-day public hearing this week to discuss safely reopening schools this fall. The hearings will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 4, and Wednesday, Aug. 5. Tuesday’s hearing will be... Read More.

Schools make tough choices on how, when to reopen classrooms

Tuesday, July 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania’s school superintendents are calling for more concrete recommendations from the administration of Gov. Tom Wolf as they make decisions on how, and whether, to welcome students back to the classroom this fall. A superintendents group says the state’s existing reopening... Read More.

Updated guidance to safely reopen Pennsylvania’s schools

Friday, July 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine and Education Secretary Pedro Rivera jointly announced updated guidance to help Pre-K to 12 schools prepare to reopen and safely educate students for in-person learning. Each school entity will determine if classes resume... Read More.

Brockway School approves flexible reopening plan with cyber options

Wednesday, July 15 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The Brockway Area School District approved a flexible reopening plan that provides options for families as well as allows for changes in the state's response to the pandemic. The district plans to reopen August 27 with in-person instruction. However, additional safety guidelines will... Read More.

Pennsylvania officials clarify that students will need to wear masks in school

Thursday, July 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania health officials are clarifying that students will need to wear masks in school, except in specific circumstances. Read the full list of frequently asked questions. Frequently Asked Questions regarding face masks in schools in Pennsylvania: When does my child have to wear... Read More.

Brockway talks water problems, student rep, 4th of July

Friday, July 3 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The Brockway Borough Council is ready to tackle a water problem plaguing the McCullough Avenue area. Water has been flowing into neighbors' yards and houses, and the borough council started a plan to work with the residents two years ago. That plan... Read More.

Brockway School: remembering Sam Maze, new Chromebooks, no tax increase

Friday, June 26 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The Brockway Area School District approved the 2020-2021 budget and were able to clarify the exemption for the Homestead Act. The $16,363,500 budget is a $573,000 increase over last year, but will not include a tax increase. The Homestead Act real estate... Read More.

$157.5 million in funding to help PA schools reopen safely, sanitize

Saturday, June 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania is offering $157.5 million in funding to help school in our state be able to reopen safely, meet the necessary safety standards, and sanitize their classrooms and buildings. Governor Tom Wolf announced that The School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) within... Read More.

Graduation plans change slightly for DASD to Mansell Stadium

Thursday, May 28 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Some slight changes to the graduation plans for DuBois Area High School Class of 2020 this Friday, including the chance for students to actually walk across the field in front of their friends and family in person. The biggest change is that... Read More.

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