Education
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Student from Havertown Recognized on National Stage for Volunteering Efforts
Havertown’s Mary Killeen McCans, 17, has been recognized for her ongoing devotion to helping those in need by being named as a Distinguished Finalist for the 2017 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for Pennsylvania. The nationwide program honors young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. In addition to crowning two top volunteers in Pennsylvania, the…
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Head of Test-Prep Company in St. Davids Hands Reins to Next Generation
After having taken every SAT test since 1969, Avery Snyder of St. Davids-based Educational Services has decided that the time has come to hand over the reins of his company to the next generation, writes Diane Mastrull for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Villanova native started the company after he noticed something strange while working as…
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Springfield High Students Captivate Delco Council with Powerful Presentations on Civil Rights Leaders
Powerful student presentations on civil rights leaders held the attention of those in attendance at a recent Delaware County Council meeting in recognition of Black History Month. Every February, Council recognizes the accomplishments of African-Americans throughout history, in addition to the accomplishments of those living in Delco. As part of Council’s recognition of Black History…
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Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, to Speak at Neumann University’s Charter Day
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, will receive an honorary degree and deliver the Dorothy A.P. Leunissen Presidential Lecture as part of Neumann University’s 52nd Charter Day celebration on March 15, 2017. Cardinal Dolan will speak on “St. John Neumann: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” at a 1:15 PM academic convocation in the main arena of…
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Quaker Consortium Opens Classroom Doors to Students at Four of Region’s Esteemed Colleges
Four local college campuses just got immensely larger. For example, last fall, more than 1,000 Bryn Mawr College students grabbed their books and strolled into class just down the street at Haverford College. Mirroring a growing trend nationwide, that resource-sharing network for both academics and extracurricular activities, popularly known as the Bi-Co, has grown into the Tri-Co…
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Chichester a Case Study for Pennsylvania’s Plethora of Financially Struggling School Districts
Several school districts across the state, including Chichester, are being forced to take drastic measures to deal with their rising costs in the face of decreasing or stagnant revenues, writes Kathy Boccella for the Philadelphia Inquirer. According to an annual report released by the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators and the Pennsylvania Association of School…
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Delaware County Community College, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Sign Articulation Agreement
Delaware County Community College and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts have signed an articulation agreement that will enable qualified students to transfer seamlessly from the community college to the four-year art school in Philadelphia. Students who maintain at least a C average in each course, and who graduate from Delaware County Community College’s Studio…
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Retiring Neumann University President Receives Heartwarming Tribute on the Ice
The warm hearts of the members of the Neumann University women’s ice hockey team could have melted the rink on a recent evening in January. The Knights invited Dr. Rosalie Mirenda and her husband Tony to visit their locker room before a game against Oswego (N.Y.) State, pose for a photo with the team, and…
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Check Out Which Local High Schools Top the Class on Keystone Exams
While politicians debate whether the Keystone Exams should be part of high school graduation requirements, the tests continue to measure students’ proficiency in three core subjects. And Delaware County, for the record, is home to a number of schools with a large portion of students passing those tests with flying colors, according to a Philadelphia Business…
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Nominees Sought for Delco Hi-Q Hall of Honor
Nominations are being sought for the 2017 Delco Hi-Q Hall of Honor. This prestigious designation is bestowed upon past Hi-Q participants who have distinguished themselves through career or community service. The award also recognizes educators and supporters of Delco Hi-Q who have made extraordinary contributions to the program. With support from the Delaware County Intermediate…
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Haverford Superintendent, Other School Leaders Criticize Property Tax Reform
The promise of the proposed Property Tax Independence Act sounds good, but local education leaders say it doesn’t solve the underlying school funding problems, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report by Kathy Boccella. “The truth is, this isn’t a tax elimination — it’s a tax shift, a shift which may not provide reasonable and realistic…
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Penn State Brandywine’s New Residence Hall Will Feel Like Home, Thanks to Interim Director
Thanks to the efforts of Iris Richardson, the Interim Assistant Director of Residence Life, and campus staff, students moving into Penn State Brandywine’s new residence hall in August will find it feels like home, writes Haleigh Swansen for Penn State News. Richardson’s previous life management experience includes working with programs at other Penn State branches…
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Delaware County Community College Offers Career Comeback Workshop for Women
Delaware County Community College will offer the Launch Your Career Comeback workshop from March 7-May 9. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 AM at the Marple Campus, located at 901 South Media Line Road in Media. Launch Your Career Comeback is a 10-week workshop for women seeking to re-enter the workforce, or return…
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Garnet Valley Alum Helps Lead Penn State’s THON
Penn State education major Emily Mallon is teaching children more than just reading, writing, and arithmetic. The Garnet Valley High School graduate is one of the leading voices for the college’s annual pediatric cancer research fundraiser. Mallon, a student-teacher, is currently serving as a Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) communications captain, overseeing a 35-member…
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Delaware County Community College Presents Regional High School Art Exhibition
Delaware County Community College will present the second annual Regional High School Art Exhibition, showcasing the work of students from 11 high schools in Delaware County. A reception for the art exhibition will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 4-7 PM, in the Art Gallery of the Marple Campus, located at 901 South Media…
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Yikes! New Ranking of America’s Most-Educated States Embarrassing to Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania needs to put some thought into improving its educational attainment, according to a new report by WalletHub, which puts the commonwealth in the bottom half of its list that ranks states from the most to least educated, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In the annual ranking, the Keystone State checked in…
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Alum Brings Decades of Fashion to Penn State Brandywine’s Golden Anniversary
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Penn State Brandywine students literally stepped back in time — and into the fashions from decades past. Led by alumna and fashion design entrepreneur Meaghan Daly, students recreated the campus’s fashion highlights alongside posters recognizing accomplished students. “These banners really draw attention to our milestone anniversary, and it was great…
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Administrator from Penn-Delco School District Returns to Alma Mater in Delaware as Super
The assistant superintendent of the Penn-Delco School District has been hired by the Christina School District in Delaware to be its new superintendent, writes Karie Simmons for Newark (Del.) Post. Five of the seven board members voted for Richard L. Gregg, who is a former Christina student. The decision was made less than a week…
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