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Penn calls federal commission’s request for personal employee information ‘unconstitutional,’ ‘disconcerting’ and ‘unnecessary’
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (1126+ words) The University of Pennsylvania in a legal filing Tuesday pushed back against a federal commission's demand that in effect would require it to turn over lists of Jewish faculty, staff and students, calling the request "unconstitutional," "disconcerting" and "unnecessary." The…...
North Allegheny junior among group lauded by Gov. Shapiro for making difference in Pa.
6+ hour, 38+ min ago (780+ words) Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro recently celebrated the efforts of local volunteers making a difference in the state, including North Allegheny junior Aayushi Vardhan. The 16-year-old was one of 14 girls, all members of the Pittsburgh Linxx Chapter of the National Charity…...
Some Western Pa. schools closing Tuesday for cold weather
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (110+ words) Some schools across Western Pennsylvania will open late, close or shift to remote learning Tuesday morning. Visit this link courtesy of TribLive news partner WTAE to check the latest list of closings and delays. Subzero wind chills have prompted the…...
In brief: Happenings from throughout the Fox Chapel area
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (1852+ words) To have your news or event listed in our briefs section, email editor Marje Horvath at [email protected]. Registration for children who will enter kindergarten in the fall is scheduled in the Fox Chapel Area School District for March. The district…...
PennWest says proposed cuts streamline education, meet workforce needs
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (651+ words) Pennsylvania Western University officials say their proposal that slashes dozens of academic programs will ultimately improve students" college experience, enhance their learning and respond to the region"s workforce needs. The university " which has campuses in Clarion, California and Edinboro…...
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (1249+ words) Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road, McCandless, is the second largest library in Allegheny County. The library serves five communities " Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, McCandless, Marshall and Ross " but is open to everyone. Northland's regular operating hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through…...
Is remote learning effective? Western Pa. researchers, education experts weigh in
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (1622+ words) For Kelly Marsh, the pandemic wasn't just a global health concern " it was a constant battle between a toddler's curiosity and a kindergartner's digital classroom. Nearly six years ago, the covid-19 pandemic forced schools worldwide to close doors and adapt…...
Riverview seeks to fill vacancy on school board
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (345+ words) Riverview School Board is looking for a new addition. Applications are being accepted to fill a board vacancy left after Roger Pogoda resigned from his seat. The board approved Pogoda's resignation during its Jan. 12 meeting. "This was not an easy…...
Jewish students and faculty at Penn ask that their names not be turned over in federal antisemitism investigation
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (728+ words) PHILADELPHIA " Several groups at the University of Pennsylvania representing Jewish students, faculty, and staff are seeking to protect their names and personal information from being turned over to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which is suing Penn to get it....
Chartiers Valley revamps high school courses
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (458+ words) Updates to Chartiers Valley High School's course catalog next year will expand student access to coursework, improve scheduling flexibility and better align classes with staffing realignments implemented last year, district officials say. The school board Jan. 13 approved the updates for…...