6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (598+ words) WEST NORRITON — Plans to provide an “extended learning program” for Norristown Area School District students has begun to take shape months after parents called for more services. Assistant Superintendent Yolanda Williams presented the concept for a $300,000 supplemental before-and-after school initiative…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (142+ words) timesherald.com PLYMOUTH MEETING — Monday marked the first day of school for thousands of Colonial School District students. About 5,700 students from Conshohocken along with Plymouth and Whitemarsh townships returned to seven different schools situated within the school district for the…...

12+ hour, 22+ min ago   (1734+ words) Roxborough High School Principal Kristin Williams-Smalley, weaves methodically through the bustling grounds of her domain like the visionary matriarch, gesticulating with firm but fair authority to a loyal brood. She heads an indefatigable team committed to teaching leadership and graduating…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (452+ words) The San Francisco-based company says ChatGPT for Teens, which launches Tuesday, is tailored for kids aged 13 to 17 with stronger protections including content restrictions around things like suicide, self-harm and romantic or sexual chats. It also provides homework and study support…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (591+ words) The cycle of life continues. With exact precision, the start of a new school year in September (well, August now) carries with it the same slate of mixed emotions that have accompanied students and teachers back to the classroom for…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (784+ words) WEST NORRITON — School is back in session for the Norristown Area School District as representatives continue hiring efforts to staff classrooms across the district. School board members unanimously authorized employment for nearly three dozen professional positions and eight support staff…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (277+ words) “Catchy” is good,” they say. Think ‘We Are the World.’” Who’s eligible? “All genres…solo, band, duos, a combination.” Entry fee? None. Top prize? $1,000, five recording sessions and inclusion in a related documentary. Submission deadline? November 14. “Winning entries will be showcased…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (662+ words) WEST NORRITON — Norristown Area School District Assistant Superintendent Yolanda Williams will remain in her role for a few more years after a unanimous vote from school board members. The action to reappoint Williams for a 3.5-year contract was taken during a…...