Education

The Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School today received the 2010 Award of Excellence in Student Services from the Pennsylvania Association of Pupil Services Administrators, in coordination with Pennsylvania Department of Education at the Fifth Annual Student Services Symposium. “The Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School has developed and implemented exemplary programs that support its students and the...
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Teresa Carboni of Limerick, PA, was the inaugural recipient of the Mylan Excellence in Pharmacy Award at the annual awards ceremony of the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy. The award recognizes one graduate each year whose pursuit of excellence has distinguished him or her through academic achievement, professional motivation, and demonstration of a...
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Nine Devon Preparatory School Seniors, nearly 20% of the Class of 2010, were recently named National Merit Scholarship Winners. They are: Shane Howard of Folsom- National Merit Scholarship Winner – Northeastern University Theodore Lawrence of Collegeville – National Merit Scholarship Winner Samuel Parkinson of Springfield – National Merit Scholarship Winner – Auburn University. Andrew...
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A former culinary arts teacher is facing charges he began an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student while teaching her how to drive. Prosecutors say 44-year-old Raymond Brown began the relationship with the girl last year during her driving lessons. A criminal complaint says the student told police she and Brown would devise...
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The Department of State is working with the Harrisburg Senators baseball team to help consumers learn how to make better-informed decisions about charitable giving. The department’s Bureau of Charitable Organizations led off the Harrisburg Senators’ “Organizations of the Game” program, which highlights a different charity during each home game. “The Department of State helps...
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Limerick Township, May 7, 2010 – Where can you build your own motorized pet, create an avatar marketplace, and turn old junk into a cool invention?  The Camp Invention program will offer elementary kids in the Limerick Township area one week of science enrichment combined with imaginative fun this summer. Hosted by Blessed Teresa...
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The Bel Canto Children’s Chorus will hold open auditions for the upcoming season.  Any child who loves to sing (including boys with unchanged voices) that is between 7 and 15 years of age is encouraged and welcome to audition.  Auditions will be held at the Community Bible Fellowship Church, in Red Hill on Tuesday...
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Who: Berks Classical Children’s Chorus (BCCC) What: Seeking dedicated singers entering grades 3 – 12 in September 2010 When: Friday, May 14 6pm – 8pm Saturday, May 22 10am – 2pm Sunday, May 23 2pm – 4pm Where: GoggleWorks, 201 Washington Street, Reading, PA Why: We are over a hundred of music makers from...
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Devon Preparatory School’s Parents’ Association recently raised more than $55,000 with Spring TIDE 2010, “The Roaring 20s, Puttin’ on the RITZ – Tide Style.” More than 200 parents, faculty, staff, alumni and friends attend this dinner/dance and auction which took place on the school’s campus. The evening began with a cocktail reception and silent...
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What: 7th Annual Hope Takes Flight butterfly release Day & date: Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 Held by: Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown & Vicinity Summary: This event was created seven years ago to give people the chance to honor, and recognize a special individual or event in their lives, or to memorialize someone who...
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