When Lower Merion Schools Were Desegregated On the morning of August 27, 1963, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the night before, "A stormy, three-hour meeting of the Lower Merion School Board was climaxed Monday night by a 8-0 vote to close the predominantly Negro Ardmore Elementary School [Ardmore Avenue School] to speed … [Read more...] about When Lower Merion Schools Desegregated
‘I’ll Be Seeing You’ – A Hugely Popular WWII Era Song About Distance Love – Couldn’t Be More Timely Today
I'll Be Seeing You - A Hugely Popular WWII Era Song About Distance Love - Couldn't Be More Timely Today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ld7pkvZPQk Lyrics by Irving Kahal Music by Sammy Fain I'll be seeing you in all the old familiar places That this heart of mine embraces all day through In that small cafe, the park across the way The children's carousel, the … [Read more...] about ‘I’ll Be Seeing You’ – A Hugely Popular WWII Era Song About Distance Love – Couldn’t Be More Timely Today
Michele Marcolongo is the New Dean of Villanova Engineering School
Michele Marcolongo is the New Dean of Villanova Engineering School University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, today announced the appointment of Michele Marcolongo, PhD, as the Drosdick Endowed Dean of Villanova's Engineering School, effective July 31. Dr. Marcolongo’s engineering career spans more than three decades and encompasses … [Read more...] about Michele Marcolongo is the New Dean of Villanova Engineering School
LMSD Parents Air Grievances About Re-Opening, Virtual Learning
LMSD Parents And Teachers Air Grievances About Re-Opening, Virtual Learning Call for Safety, Transparency and Equity https://youtu.be/hbwbhzPn7PM A group of about 75 parents of Lower Merion School District (LMSD) students and a few LMSD teachers, staged a protest on Thursday (July 30), in front the district Administration building. Jamie Bassman led the protest. She … [Read more...] about LMSD Parents Air Grievances About Re-Opening, Virtual Learning
PIAA ‘Play On’ Without Spectators
Even though some school systems (like Lower Merion) have not yet decided how, or if they're going to conduct classes, the PIAA (Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association) announced Wednesday (July 29) that high schools in Pennsylvanai will be playing a full schedule of sports this fall. PIAA released a 25-page PDF that provides general guidance for all sports and … [Read more...] about PIAA ‘Play On’ Without Spectators