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Teacher's Thumb Bitten Off At Central PA School: Police Teacher's Thumb Bitten Off At Central PA School: Police
Teacher's Thumb Bitten Off At Central PA School: Police A teacher's thumb was bitten and severed partially off after an incident involving a student of IU13 Early Childhood and Special Education Services in Manheim, both the school and police told Daily Voice.  The school where the incident took is also known as IU13 or Central Education Center which "operates on behalf of the 22 public school districts in Lancaster and Lebanon counties," according to its website.  The biting incident happened in the morning on Thursday, April 18, according to statements both the police and the school sent to Daily Voice.  The school "staff resp…
Best High Schools: Pennsylvania Schools Ranked In Brand-New List Best High Schools: Pennsylvania Schools Ranked In Brand-New List
Best High Schools: Pennsylvania Schools Ranked In Brand-New List Pennsylvania is rife with top-rated high schools, according to brand-new rankings. US News & World report released its annual list of Best High Schools in the U.S. on Tuesday morning, April 23. The rankings were determined by performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare students for college. Julia R. Masterman Secondary School in Philadelphia was rated the fourth best school in the nation. Downington STEM Academy also made the top 50, coming in at No. 46. According to US News, these are the top 10 high schools in Pennsylvania: No. 10: Harriton High…
Scripps National Spelling Bee Gets Competitor From Central PA Middle School Scripps National Spelling Bee Gets Competitor From Central PA Middle School
Scripps National Spelling Bee Gets Competitor From Central PA Middle School A seventh-grade student won big over the weekend and now he's heading to a national competition!  Akshaj Somisetty who studies at Mountain View Middle School in the Cumberland Valley School District was named the top speller of the 2024 Central PA Spelling Bee and will compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee, WITF announced Saturday evening.   The aspiring doctor won the local competition against 36 other spellers in round 14 by spelling “aeronautics.” “Participating in the Bee cultivates confidence and poise in public speaking and performance under pressure,” says WIT…
Ex-Wife Speaks Out After NJ Child Lurer's Conviction For Raping Her Daughter In Enola Ex-Wife Speaks Out After NJ Child Lurer's Conviction For Raping Her Daughter In Enola
Ex-Wife Speaks Out After NJ Child Lurer's Conviction For Raping Her Daughter In Enola A formerly licensed teacher serving time in a New Jersey Prison for child luring has been convicted for raping his stepdaughter in Pennsylvania when she was under 16 years old, the Cumberland County District Attorney announced on Monday, Feb. 5. Now his ex-wife is speaking out, in an exclusive statement to Daily Voice. Dean E. Leon, 56 of Enola, was convicted on charges in connection with the repeated sexual assaults of his stepdaughter following a trial that concluded on Monday, Jan. 31, District Attorney Seán McCormack detailed in the release.  **Scroll Down To Read Statements From H…
Pregnant PA Special-Ed Teacher Sentenced For 'Inappropriate' Relationship With Student Pregnant PA Special-Ed Teacher Sentenced For 'Inappropriate' Relationship With Student
Pregnant Teacher Emily Lehneis Sentenced For Student Assault A pregnant former Pennsylvania Special Education teacher and soccer coach has been sentenced after admitting to an "inappropriate" relationship with a female student, updated court records showed on Tuesday, Dec. 26.  The now former Susquehannock High School Special Education teacher, Emily Lehneis, now 31 of Hanover, was initially charged with the following: solicitation to production of child pornography, unlawful contact with a minor, obscenity, institutional sexual assault, and corruption of minors, according to the Southern York Regional Police Department. Her charges stemmed…
These Pennsylvania Schools Named 2023 Blue Ribbon Winners These Pennsylvania Schools Named 2023 Blue Ribbon Winners
These Pennsylvania Schools Named 2023 Blue Ribbon Winners Thirteen Pennsylvania schools were named 2023 Blue Ribbon winners. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, a part of the United States Department of Education, announces hundreds of recipients of the award each year. The award was created to recognize schools that are considered outstanding, and the winners are honored at an awards ceremony in Washington, DC, where schools receive plaques and flags. The ten Pennsylvania schools that received the award this year are listed below, along with links to the Blue Ribbon overview of each: Boyce Middle School, Pittsburgh Central Bucks Hig…
Best Colleges In PA: Website Releases 2024 Rankings Best Colleges In PA: Website Releases 2024 Rankings
Best Colleges In PA: Website Releases 2024 Rankings The grades have been posted. Just in time for the 2023-24 school year, Niche.com has released its list of best colleges in Pennsylvania. In fact, several universities in the Commonwealth also made the popular ranking site's list of best colleges in America — with UPenn coming in at No. 7 (click here to read up on how the list was compiled). The top 10 universities in Pennsylvania according to Niche are: No. 1. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia No. 2. Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh No. 3. Swarthmore College No. 4. Villanova University No. 5. Haverford College No. 6. Le…
PA Coach, Teacher Had 'Inappropriate Relationship With Students' Authorities Say PA Coach, Teacher Had 'Inappropriate Relationship With Students' Authorities Say
PA Coach, Teacher Had 'Inappropriate Relationship With Students' Authorities Say A 57-year-old baseball coach and special education teacher has been changed for indecent sexual contact with minors he coached.   Daniel C. Waters, was the lead baseball coach and a special education teacher in the Chester Upland School District.  🎉 Baseball Team Receives Local Donation 🎉 We are excited to share that the Chester Clippers Baseball team has received... Posted by The Chester Upland School District on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 The Glen Mills resident was slapped with 24 charges on Tuesday, July 25, 2023— 18 of which are felonies, according to the Pennsylvania State Polic…
‘Beautiful Soul:’ Lehigh Valley Native, College Student Destini Czaplinski Dies At 28 ‘Beautiful Soul:’ Lehigh Valley Native, College Student Destini Czaplinski Dies At 28
‘Beautiful Soul:’ Lehigh Valley Native, College Student Destini Czaplinski Dies At 28 Lehigh Valley native and beloved college student Destini Lee Czaplinski of Bethlehem died on Friday, Sept. 30 at the age of 28. Born in Allentown, Destini was currently studying to earn her Medical Billing and Coding certification through Auburn University, her obituary says. Destini also attended Emmaus High School, Salisbury High School, the Lehigh Career and Technical Institute, Agora Cyber Charter School, PA Learners Online, Stream Academy, Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs, and Bucks Online, her Facebook page says. Described as generous and loving, Destini was an artist who had a pass…
These Are The Best School Districts In Maryland, Website Says These Are The Best School Districts In Maryland, Website Says
These Are The Best School Districts In Maryland, Website Says School districts are part of our education system made to help support your children and develop a strong community. The best ones have not only awesome academic results but great teachers, staff, facilities, resources and so much more. These are the top twenty 2023 Best School Districts in Maryland, according to Niche's list that was released Tuesday, Sept. 27(scroll for a link to the complete list): Howard County Public Schools Montgomery County Public Schools Worcester County Public Schools Carroll County Public Schools Calvert County Public Schools  Fredrick County Public Schools …
These Are The Best School Districts In Pennsylvania, Website Says These Are The Best School Districts In Pennsylvania, Website Says
These Are The Best School Districts In Pennsylvania, Website Says Four Pennsylvania school districts have been ranked among the 50 best in America. Radnor Township came in at No. 14, Tredyffrin-Easttown is ranked No. 27, North Allegheny came in at No. 39, and placed Lower Merion No. 42, on Niche.com's latest rankings. Those four districts topped the list for 2023 Best School Districts in Pennsylvania, released Tuesday, Sept. 27. Here are the top 20 best districts in the state, according to Niche (scroll for a link to the complete list): Radnor Township School District Tredyffrin-Easttown School District North Allegheny School District Lower Merion Schoo…
Pennsylvania's Best Public, Private High Schools Ranked By Website Pennsylvania's Best Public, Private High Schools Ranked By Website
Pennsylvania's Best Public, Private High Schools Ranked By Website Niche.com has released its annual rankings of the best schools in America. Now in its ninth year, the rankings include updated data for 92,743 public schools, 30,112 private schools, and 11,820 school districts nationwide. Niche’s rankings combine user input — ratings from current students, alumni, and parents — with quantitative data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education to evaluate teachers, resources and facilities, extracurricular activity opportunities, and more. Click here for more on methodology. Here are the 10 best public high schools in Pennsylvania, according t…
Bergen School District Ends Contract With Pentagon Official Who Mocked 'White Folx' Bergen School District Ends Contract With Pentagon Official Who Mocked 'White Folx'
Bergen School District Ends Contract With Pentagon Official Who Mocked 'White Folx' A Bergen County school district is ending its consulting contract with a self-described "woke" federal agency chief who has made publicly disparaging comments about whites. The comments made by Kelisa Wing -- including her being "exhausted at these white folx" -- ignited calls for her ouster last week as the chief officer for diversity, equity and inclusion in the U.S. Department of Defense's education branch. The controversy is also being felt on the local level in Cresskill, where Wing has provided "diversity and inclusion training" for its Board of Education employees for the past 18 mo…
These Pennsylvania Schools Named 2022 Blue Ribbon Winners These Pennsylvania Schools Named 2022 Blue Ribbon Winners
These Pennsylvania Schools Named 2022 Blue Ribbon Winners Ten Pennsylvania schools were named 2022 Blue Ribbon winners. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, a part of the United States Department of Education, announces hundreds of recipients of the award each year. The award was created to recognize schools that are considered outstanding, and the winners are honored at an awards ceremony in Washington, DC, where schools receive plaques and flags. The ten Pennsylvania schools that received the award this year are listed below, along with links to the Blue Ribbon overview of each: Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush, Philadelphia Bethel Par…
These Pennsylvania Colleges Ranked Among Best In America These Pennsylvania Colleges Ranked Among Best In America
These Pennsylvania Colleges Ranked Among Best In America Pennsylvania boasts the fifth-largest city in the US and is third for the most four-year, degree-granting schools— with over 150 schools, an astounding 99 of which have ranked among the top 1,500 on the US News & World Report's 2022-2023 Best Colleges.  The University of Pennsylvania was the highest ranking placing seventh overall, tieing with John Hopkins University in Baltimore.  Here are the top nine best colleges in Pennsylvania among the top 250 in the country: University of Pennsylvania Carnegie Mellon University Lehigh University Villanova University University o…
Pregnant Wife Of PA Firefighter Dies In Crash Pregnant Wife Of PA Firefighter Dies In Crash
Pregnant Wife Of PA Firefighter Dies In Crash The pregnant wife of a Pennsylvania firefighter died in a car crash last week, authorities said. Kellie Adams, of Lansdale, and the baby girl she was expecting with husband Jason died in a crash on Thursday, Aug. 25, according to her obituary. Kellie and Jason, married for eight years, also shared two boys together. Jason is a firefighter in Upper Providence Township. Please keep Firefighter Jason Adams and his family in your thoughts and prayers. FF Adams tragically lost his wife and unborn daughter in a fatal car accident on Thursday. Posted by UPT Fire & Emergency Services on Sa…
Abington Senior High School Assistant Principal Cosimo Fiorino Dies, 56 Abington Senior High School Assistant Principal Cosimo Fiorino Dies, 56
Abington Senior High School Assistant Principal Cosimo Fiorino Dies, 56 A beloved educator in Montgomery County has died. Cosimo Fiorino, the assistant principal of Abington Senior High School, died on Wednesday, Aug. 17 at the age of 56, his obituary says. "It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Abington Senior High School Assistant Principal, Mr. Cosimo Fiorino, a longtime member of our Abington School District family," the school district wrote on Facebook. It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Abington Senior High School Assistant Principal, Mr. Cosimo Fiorino, a longtime member of our Abington Scho…
Beloved PA Teacher, Mom Slain By Neighbor Outside Her Home: Authorities Beloved PA Teacher, Mom Slain By Neighbor Outside Her Home: Authorities
Beloved PA Teacher, Mom Slain By Neighbor Outside Her Home: Authorities A popular central Pennsylvania teacher has died after she was shot by her neighbor during a domestic dispute turned murder-suicide on Saturday, May, 21, authorities say. Erin Michelle Walker, 36, was shot dead by her neighbor, Daniel Berry, 59, in an apparent murder-suicide in the 400 block of Hill Street in Spring Garden Township around 6:15 p.m.— she was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. on Sunday, May, 22, according to the York County coroner’s office. Her killer, Berry, was pronounced dead at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, the coroner announced in a separate re…
These Pennsylvania Schools Are Best In America, New Report Says These Pennsylvania Schools Are Best In America, New Report Says
These Pennsylvania Schools Are Best In America, New Report Says A school isn't just a building. It's a home: A a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and US News has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best public high schools in America. Click here for the methodology. Philadelphia's Julia R. Masterman Secondary School was ranked the tenth best high school in the country. Below are the top 10 high schools in Pennsylvania, according to US News's latest rankings. #1 Julia R. Masterman Secondary School- 1699 Spring Ga…
Student Killed In PA Park Across From His High School ID'd By Coroner Student Killed In PA Park Across From His High School ID'd By Coroner
Student Killed In PA Park Across From His High School ID'd By Coroner A high school senior has been identified as the teenager police found shot dead in a Pennsylvania park on Wednesday, authorities say. Malaki Beady, 17, of York, was found shot dead in the 200 block of West Maple Street in York's Penn Park on Mar. 23, around 11 a.m., the York County coroner's office confirmed in a release on Thursday. Following the news of this student's passing York City School District's Superintendent Andrea Berry called families and left the following message: "This has been a tragic day for all of us, and I ask that you join me in keeping the student's family, friends a…
NJ Teacher Who Made National Headlines Jailed On Child Sex Charges NJ Teacher Who Made National Headlines Jailed On Child Sex Charges
NJ Teacher Who Made National Headlines Jailed On Child Sex Charges A teacher at a Hasbrouck Heights Catholic school who once made national headlines for participating in a prestigious space program was charged with sexually assaulting a child. James Falletti, 43, of Hackensack was released from the Bergen County Jail on Wednesday, March 15, pending court action following his arrest on Monday, records show. Falletti "sexually assaulted [a] child, who was younger than 16 years old, in Elmwood Park," Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The married Falletti taught science and world languages for seven years at St. Leo's Catholic School in Elmwood Par…
PA Teacher's Aid Punches Pregnant Woman's Belly After Assaulting Hospital Staff: Reports PA Teacher's Aid Punches Pregnant Woman's Belly After Assaulting Hospital Staff: Reports
PA Teacher's Aid Punches Pregnant Woman's Belly After Assaulting Hospital Staff: Reports “I’ll kill you and your baby!” a teaching assistant yelled before beating a pregnant woman and her mom, just weeks after spitting on and biting hospital staff while COVID-19 positive, authorities say. Margarita Maldonado, 30, of Enola, was told by the woman that she would have to wait 20 minutes for a ride back to her home in Enola moments before she yelled and attacked the woman in the 300 block of West Broad Street in Williamstown, Dauphin County around 3:40 p.m. Feb. 26, PennLive reports citing the affidavit. Maldonado allegedly punched the woman in the face and stomach, the outlet …
Jeff Bezos' Ex-Wife Donates $1.5 Mil To PA Nonprofit Jeff Bezos' Ex-Wife Donates $1.5 Mil To PA Nonprofit
Jeff Bezos' Ex-Wife Donates $1.5 Mil To PA Nonprofit Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott— a philanthropist and novelist— has donated $1.5 million to an organization based in central Pennsylvania, according to a release by the recipient. The donation was made to Communities In Schools of Pennsylvania, which currently serves 12,000 students in 21 schools, according to the release. The donation is part of a larger gift of $133.5 million donated to 40 affiliate groups of Communities In Schools national, reports CNN.  “This is the largest, and most inspiring, donation in the history of our organization. These funds will allow us t…
Groovy Pennsylvania Gym Teachers Going Viral On TikTok Groovy Pennsylvania Gym Teachers Going Viral On TikTok
Groovy Pennsylvania Gym Teachers Going Viral On TikTok A pair of Pennsylvania gym teachers are going viral on TikTok. Wearing the district’s signature maroon-colored athletic wear, Altoona Area Junior High School teachers Jill Helsel and Jill Lane dance and lip-sync to the most popular songs on the app. The dynamic duo had millions of views and likes on their videos as of Jan. 12. On one of their most viewed clips (3.3 million views), Helsel and Lane do a partner dance in a locker room. In another that garnered 7.5 million views, the teachers’ backdrop is the equipment room, filled with colorful balls and scooters – adding a touch of nostalg…
These Are The Best High Schools In Lancaster County, Website Says These Are The Best High Schools In Lancaster County, Website Says
These Are The Best High Schools In Lancaster County, Website Says A school isn't just a building. It's a home: a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website broke it down even further, compiling a list of the best high schools in Lancaster County. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high school, and th…
These Are The Best Colleges In Pennsylvania, Website Says These Are The Best Colleges In Pennsylvania, Website Says
These Are The Best Colleges In Pennsylvania, Website Says Niche has released its 2022 rankings of the best colleges in Pennsylvania. The University of Pennsylvania was ranked first among the top 10 in the state. The calculations were based on "an analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews from students and alumni." Niche said "The ranking compares more than 1,000 top colleges and universities in the U.S. This year's rankings have reduced the weight of ACT/SAT scores to reflect a general de-emphasis on test scores in the college admissions process," the we…
These Are The Best High Schools In Adams County, Website Says These Are The Best High Schools In Adams County, Website Says
These Are The Best High Schools In Adams County, Website Says A school isn't just a building. It's a home: a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website broke it down even further, compiling a list of the best high schools in Adams County. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high school, and the co…
These Are The Best High Schools In York County, Website Says These Are The Best High Schools In York County, Website Says
These Are The Best High Schools In York County, Website Says A school isn't just a building. It's a home: a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website broke it down even further, compiling a list of the best high schools in York County. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high school, and the col…
These Are The Best High Schools In Northampton County, Website Says These Are The Best High Schools In Northampton County, Website Says
These Are The Best High Schools In Northampton County, Website Says A school isn't just a building. It's a home: A a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website broke it down even further, compiling a list of the best high schools in Northampton County. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high …
Central PA High School Closed, Student Arrested Amid Terroristic Threats: Police Central PA High School Closed, Student Arrested Amid Terroristic Threats: Police
Central PA High School Closed, Student Arrested Amid Terroristic Threats: Police A central Pennsylvania high school student has been arrested and their school has closed after a threat was made on Tuesday, according to a release by state police. The juvenile was arrested and charged with terroristic threats and harassment for a social media threat made against Gettysburg High School in Adams County, according to police. The school closed and classes were taught remotely on Tuesday, according to the release. There is no threat to the public, students or faculty, according to police. Classes will be in-person on Wednesday, according to a Facebook post by the school.
'Stranger Things' Star Noah Schnapp Headed To UPenn 'Stranger Things' Star Noah Schnapp Headed To UPenn
'Stranger Things' Star Noah Schnapp Headed To UPenn Noah Schnapp, University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2026. Netflix's "Stranger Things" rocked a Wharton UPenn hoodie and held hands with his twin sister Chloe, while opening his acceptance letter on his laptop in a video posted to TikTok, as originally reported by Page Six. The 17-year-old Scarsdale native plays Will Byers on "Stranger Things." The show's fourth season is set to premiere next year, when Schnapp begins classes at the Ivy League school.