On July 29, Commonwealth Court Judge Renée Cohn Jubelirer cleared the way for plaintiffs in the upcoming trial of an important Pennsylvania school funding case to provide evidence about the massive racial achievement gaps in Pennsylvania public schools.The lawsuit, which was first filed in 2014 by six of the state's poorest school districts, is expected to begin on October 12. … [Read more...] about Judge Rules That Court Can Hear Some Evidence Of Racial Impact In Upcoming PA School Funding Trial
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Almost All Local Colleges Appeared On The G.E. College Bowl – 1959-1970
With the exception of St. Joe's, all of the major colleges in Philadelphia and the Main Line, including Villanova, Haverford, Bryn Mawr College, Swarthmore, LaSalle, Temple, Drexel and Penn - sent teams to compete on the popular network TV quiz show, the G.E. College Bowl.Villanova, Haverford and LaSalle all appeared once and only once on the College Bowl, and that was not by … [Read more...] about Almost All Local Colleges Appeared On The G.E. College Bowl – 1959-1970
LMSD Will Ask For, But Not Require, Proof Of Covid Vax
Lower Merion School District Superintendent Robert Copeland, released the follow statement on the District's website. As LMSD's COVID-19 Health and Safety Team continues to plan for the 2021-2022 school year, it is important that they have accurate information regarding the vaccination status of eligible students and staff. Staff and parents/guardians of students who were … [Read more...] about LMSD Will Ask For, But Not Require, Proof Of Covid Vax
Temple, Penn State And Pitt Are Top Destinations For Lower Merion High Graduates
According to Emma Liu's (2022) spiffy graphic in the Merionite, 46 Lower Merion Aces are on their way to becoming Temple Owls, Penn State Nittany Lions and Pitt Panthers. As might be expected, Penn topped all the Ivy League schools among Lower Merion matriculants with nine, but Cornell wasn't far behind with seven. Click here to … [Read more...] about Temple, Penn State And Pitt Are Top Destinations For Lower Merion High Graduates
Travel Mag Rates Bryn Mawr College Among Top 25 Most Beautiful
Travel and Leisure Magazine recently ranked Bryn Mawr College among the Top 25 Most Beautiful College Campuses. According to Travel & Leisure, Bryn Mawr College is "the first example of Gothic Style created by the architects Cope and Stewardson. Olmsted General Plan of Bryn Mawr College Campus, 1897 (revised 1898) Click here to read more about John C. … [Read more...] about Travel Mag Rates Bryn Mawr College Among Top 25 Most Beautiful