Two anti-racism workshops, similar to the one in early June, are planned for September, and they hope to also hold workshops about civic education and discussions about the intersection between the black community and the Jewish and LGBT+ communities.
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Recent Women’s Hall of Fame inductee Laurie Bowersox starts as A-C principal after six years leading HACC Lebanon
Laurie Bowersox, who was named principal of the Annville-Cleona High and Middle schools earlier this year, was chosen as one of the county’s “hidden heroes” for her work in education.
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Lebanon, Lancaster school districts launch virtual education awareness campaign
The message for parents who are considering cyber learning in the COVID era is to contact their school district first to see what’s available.
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How school bus operators plan to mitigate COVID-19 spread
Student transportation will look markedly different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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United Way, WellSpan lead initiative to prepare county school districts for mask shortage
As Lebanon County children get ready to start the school year, local health and community organizations are working together to make sure they have a steady supply of cloth masks.
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Northern Lebanon SD offering three options for return to school
Northern Lebanon School District is preparing for any contingency as the fallout from COVID-19 continues to make specifics of the coming school year uncertain.
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PASD puts reopening plans in place, “much stronger” at-home program ready
The district has offered parents who are not comfortable with having their secondary students in school the option of keeping them home every day.
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CLSD super says most parents want in-person schooling, discusses plan for fall
It’s still possible that state mandates will change between now and the start of school.
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New Annville-Cleona superintendent stepped into role mid-pandemic
Antonis stepped into the leadership role in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic — and nothing about her first several weeks in the chair has been simple.
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Four Lebanon County students receive Envirothon scholarships
Four Lebanon County graduating high school seniors received the 2020 Lebanon County Envirothon scholarship totaling $5,000.
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GO Lebanon! reading program returns with new online entry component
New for this year’s program, participants will receive credit for their progress by entering the 4-digit codes on the online library tool, Beanstack.
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LVC again top Pa. college for getting grads jobs, 5th best in nation
For the third straight year, job search site Zippia says Lebanon Valley College is Pennsylvania’s #1 college for employed alumni ten years after graduation. And now, it’s #5 nationwide.
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Penn State Extension 4-H day camps are still underway —virtually
COVID-19 hasn’t put the brakes on a series of 4-H day camp programs offered each summer by the Penn State Extension in Lebanon County — but, like so many other summer opportunities this year, the programs have moved online.
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Breaking down 2020-21 Lebanon County school budgets, district-by-district
District officials tell LebTown they have balanced their budgets and are prepared to meet the challenges ahead for the coming school year.
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Palmyra library commences curbside pickup, virtual summer learning program
Palmyra Public Library has kicked off a curbside holds pickup and 2020 summer learning program while coronavirus restrictions are still in place.
