Prosecutors stress high price of ignoring early education
District Attorneys urge funding increases for pre-kindergarten programs
Cumberland County District Attorney David J. Freed (from left), Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan, Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman, Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams, and Delaware County District Attorney Jack J. Whelan all spoke about the need for increased early-childhood education.
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Schoolchildren following road to improved safety
County agencies combine efforts on International Walk to School Day
Elementary schoolchildren learn the rules of the road during International Walk to School Day (IWTSD) this past week in West Goshen Township.
The horde of schoolchildren may have given some West Chester residents pause this past week, but the throng of youngsters had assembled for a good cause: International Walk to School Day (IWTSD).
In...
Lincoln improves ranking in magazine analysis
The Lincoln University, which now offers courses in Coatesville, improved its rating in the annual assessment done by U.S. News and World Report magazine.
University moved up seven places from last year, officials said
The Lincoln University ranked among the top 20 for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), advancing seven places from last year, according to U.S. News & World Report’s...
CCIU Learning Center teaches more than just book smarts
CCIU opens Learning Center in former CAT Brandywine building
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Chester County Intermediate Unit administrators and various dignitaries including Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, State Representatives Tim Hennsessey, Becky Cornbin and Chris Ross joined district officials to cut the ribbon at the new Learning Center, Wednesday.
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Dr. Diane Greco joins St. Elizabeth’s School as new principal
New school leader brings experience, will emphasize ‘family atmosphere’ at Uwchlan school
By Kathleen Nair, Correspondent, The Times
Dr. Diane Greco
UWCHLAN — When the doors opened for the first day of school at St. Elizabeth Parish School this year, things seemed much the same as the previous year. The uniforms hadn’t changed, energetic children were dropped off at the school by...
Coatesville superintendent resigns abruptly
In his resignation letter, Richard Como says ‘timing is right’
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
In his resignation letter, CASD Superintendent Richard Como said it was time to leave after 42 years in education, half of them in Coatesville.
After several days of rumors and speculation about the status of the Coatesville Area School District (CASD)’s Superintendent, Richard...
Appellate court to hear argument on charter school
Graystone Academy wants charter reinstated while it appeals revocation
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court has scheduled argument in the long-running case involving Graystone Academy Charter School on Tuesday.
As promised, the charter school appealed the July 30 ruling by the Pennsylvania Charter School Appeals Board, a decision that upheld the Coatesville...
CCIU schedules practical-nursing open houses
Prospective students can get preview July 25, Aug. 1
Level III students Ketona Ford, Laura Huch and Beverly Rebman were awarded several state and local scholarships this spring for demonstrating compassion and academic achievement.
Those interested in nursing as a career are invited to explore the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) Practical Nursing Program Open House on July 25 from 9 a.m....
Unionville High teens take chance with film and win
Short movie earns second-place finish in statewide competition
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Unionville High students Alan Dembek (from left), Molly Basilio, and Adam Carl show off their second-place prize for “Chances of,” a digital short movie.
The boy gets the girl in the film, and its Unionville High creators come up winners, too.
“Chances of,” a nearly five-minute...
Kennett High students receive recognition
Awards ranged from cheerleading to cosmetology
Kennett High students have achieved recognition recently for accomplishments ranging from academic to cheerleading.
Kennett High students have received accolades recently for accomplishments that include mentoring, cheerleading, medical assisting, swimming, cosmetology, and overall academic achievement, according to district new releases.
Ashlee Luzetsky,...
