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There’s a lot of disagreement on higher education these days. One exception to all the discord, at least so far, are Pell Grants—a program that is especially critical for first …
Funding the Pell Grant Is Something We Can All Agree On Read More
Whether it’s deporting college students, decimating federal agencies, Signal gate, threatening Greenland, or suggesting that gorging on Vitamin A will stop the surge of measles, you have to wonder what …
America’s Trillion-Dollar Time Bomb: How Reckless Spending and Alarming Debt Could Cripple Our Future Read More
The recent decision by the Trump administration to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) raises substantial concerns about the future of school district funding across the nation. The DOE has …
Local School Districts Grappling with Difficult Issues Read More
Lots of names and lots of offices up for local election in 2025 and taking a look at just two school districts in southern Chester County you can see why …
Your Vote Matters: The High-Stakes Battle for Southern Chester County’s School Boards in 2025! Read More
Without much time to catch your breath, the next election season begins with a myriad of political offices and a bewildering ballot. It’s not just county row offices but also …
Your Vote, Your Power: Why Skipping Local Elections Could Cost You Big Time Read More
Elections happen every year in Pennsylvania. Actually, if you vote in the spring primary, there are two but have you ever wondered how the names get on the ballot? In …
Unveiling the Hidden Process Behind Elections: How Your Signature Shapes Local Leadership and Why It Matters More Than Ever Read More
Last night’s Octorara Area School Board meeting laid bare some stark realities about the dynamics at play within our local governance. The outgoing board members, it seems, have taken to …
The Need for Transparency and Balance in Octorara School Board Read More
With a WCASD School Board election upon us next Tuesday, the “Back to Basics” campaign’s green and yellow pencil-themed signs have popped up across our community like invasive weeds. The …
“Back to Basics” Campaign Platform is Dangerous for WCASD Read More
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making significant strides in various sectors, including education. One particular area where AI has shown tremendous potential is in live tutoring. While the use of …
AI and Live Tutoring: A Perfect Symbiosis Read More
As I sit here today, I find myself reflecting back on my engineering career. It all began 30 years ago, on Tuesday, June 1, 1993.
Mark Padula Celebrates 30 Years as a Chester County Civil Engineer Read More