7/8/19 School Board Meeting Guide
New details (and new costs) for the artificial turf field replacement, and a bond refinancing that will save the district a little money were the main issues of interest at last week’s school board meeting.
6/24/19 School Board Meeting Guide
Debt restructuring and the problem of finding nursing services were the most discussed topics of last night’s school board meeting.
When CPR Training Hurts
CPR education is now a PA graduation requirement. But the new law may not be the best way to approach CPR training.
6/10/19 School Board Meeting Guide
No tax increase in next years budget, student free speech rights, and a perfect ACT score were key topics of last night’s board meeting.
4 Reasons I’ve Learned to Dislike Assigned Summer Reading
I’ve changed my mind as a parent about summer reading for school. Here’s why.
Podcasting from the Classroom
Why yes, East Penn teachers DO work with students to produce podcasts! Here’s a great example of innovation in our schools.
5 Things Our District Can Do Right Now to Fix Standardized Testing
We don’t have to just wait for Harrisburg to act…
How to Judge School Safety Rumors
Lots of rumors of threats left many LMMS parents and students unsettled. Here’s some thoughts on how to judge stories we hear about school safety, the real-life dangers of safety rumors, and why it isn’t possible to share every single detail of every school incident.
East Penn Schools Voter Guide, 2019 Primaries Edition
Info on school board candidates, opinion on who to vote for, and– importantly– WHY you should vote next Tuesday!
