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MALVERN, PA — Ksenya Wong, daughter of Tashelle Darby-Wong and Kevin Wong of Malvern, PA, will head to Orlando, Florida in November to represent Pennsylvania pre-teens at the National American …
Chester County Student Crowned National American Miss PA Pre-Teen Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth, Al Schmidt, is urging eligible residents to become poll workers for the upcoming November 7th election. With approximately 45,000 workers needed to staff …
Pennsylvania Department of State Invites High School Students to Make a Difference in the November Election Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania DHS Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh announced recently that college students who meet eligibility requirements can now receive SNAP benefits. These students must be enrolled in a qualifying …
Expanding SNAP Eligibility: Pennsylvania DHS Empowers College Students in Jobs & Training Programs Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful are inviting 10th -12th grade students from around the state to help keep Pennsylvania clean and beautiful through the Young …
Pennsylvania Students: Become a Young Ambassador and Help Keep Our State Clean & Beautiful! Read More
Round Room, LLC., the nation’s largest Verizon Authorized Retailer, has announced its TCC and Wireless Zone retailers will be donating 120,000 backpacks with school supplies through the 11th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. …
School Rocks Backpack Giveaway: Free School Supplies Event on July 30th Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania State Board of Education this past week welcomed Brenna Chernich from Millersville University and Aarushi Dedhiya from Cumberland Valley School District as new student members. Their …
Students Taking the Lead: Pennsylvania State Board of Education Welcomes New Student Members Read More
US Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, commented on the recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), highlighting the devastating impact COVID-19 has had on students across the country. Cardona emphasized …
COVID Wreaks Havoc on Student Progress: Secretary Cardona Discusses Next Steps Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Rep. Paul Friel, D-Chester, announced he will soon introduce the Freedom to Read Act, which would protect the first amendment rights of students and provide direction for …
Freedom to Read Act: Protecting First Amendment Rights of Students Amidst Book Challenges in Schools Read More
YARDLEY, PA — Spearhead Project Earth™ recently announced that it will fund an environmental scholarship award open to graduates of the 2023 class of Burlington City High School. The winner …
Spearhead Project Earth Announces High School Winners for Scholarship Contest Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League (PSEL) recently concluded its highly anticipated spring championships, showcasing the incredible talents and teamwork of students across the state. From March to …
Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League Announces Spring Championship Winners Read More