No East Penn Lunch Shaming, Despite Harrisburg’s Flipflops
Harrisburg has quietly reinstated the practice of lunch shaming in PA schools. But don’t worry, the practice is still banned in East Penn.
10/28/19 School Board Meeting Guide
Curriculum changes and a general facelift for the high school’s Program of Studies, along with school safety and security policies were the main topics at last night’s school board meeting.
10/14/19 School Board Meeting Guide
Changes to English and social studies courses, a new course on mobile apps, teaching interns, and a ‘school within a school’ were just some of the curriculum changes proposed at Monday’s school board meeting.
9/23/19 School Board Meeting Guide
A change in the district’s practice of requiring Keystone exam retakes was the top issue at last night’s East Penn school board meeting.
9/9/19 School Board Meeting Guide
A highlight and two potential warnings from last night’s East Penn school board meeting.
8/26/19 School Board Meeting Guide
Hiring a kindergarten teacher to address overcrowding at Willow Lane was the key issue addressed at last night’s board meeting.
Our New Rule for the New School Year
We have a new cell phone rule at our house for the new school year. Check it out, plus share how YOU balance phones, screens, homework, and family.
Tips & Advice for College Students
Do you know someone headed off for college this fall? Have them subscribe to my shiny new email series of tips and advice for college students! It’s free and anyone can sign up.
8/12/19 School Board Meeting Guide
Presentations on school start times, new elementary report cards, full day kindergarten, and replacing the Home Access System (HAC) were the main topics at last night’s board meeting
