Op/Ed: Keep child predators out of Pa.’s classrooms
Backs federal legislation to enforce background checks, sharing of data across states
By Thomas P. Hogan, Chester County District Attorney
Thomas P. HoganLast year, news broke that the Coatesville Area School District had hired multiple convicted felons and entrusted the safety and care of children to such criminals. For example, Victor Ford’s convictions for multiple state and federal felonies...
County schools argue for fair schools funding
Chester County Intermediate Unit executive director, Dr. Joseph O’Brien, welcomes attendees of the local videoconference event, bringing school officials from across the region to discuss the state’s current funding formula.
DOWNINGTOWN — School leaders and educators across Pennsylvania participated in the virtual kick-off of the Campaign for Fair Education Funding on September 30. Dozens...
NOPE: drug abuse prevention program in schools this month
WEST CHESTER — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Wednesday that law enforcement and volunteers are collaborating to run a school-based drug abuse prevention education program called NOPE (“Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education”).
NOPE is a non-profit program that delivers personal, high impact presentations to middle and high school students and their parents throughout...
Keystone FCU recognizes ‘star’ students
WEST CHESTER — Keystone Federal Credit Union announces the winners in the Seventh Annual “Shining Star” Awards. The award was created to recognize students who have shown a noticeable improvement in academic performance, extra-curricular involvement, attendance, and classroom conduct throughout the school year.
“Shining Star” winners each received a $200 share certificate and a trophy...
Common Core hysteria is testing the limits
While a debate is proper, muddying the waters with lies doesn’t help
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Tuesday night, there’s a big meeting planned at the Kennett Fire Company’s Red Clay Room, to talk about the issues with the proposed Common Core curriculum.
And while there are issues with Common Core, ranging from questions about the nature of the curriculum to who should pay for it,...
Calm prevails in Chesco schools after Conn. shootings
Although many shaken by last week’s events, everything is largely normal at local schools
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Schools across Chester County experienced a largely quiet, event-free day — even as parents, students and staff remain shaken by the horrific events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Friday.
School officials at local districts took extra care to communicate...
Amid praise, Annand resigns from Kennett school board
Honored for her hard work, steady presence during 26 years on KCSD board
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Kennett Consolidated School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Barry Tomasetti presents a gold key to Shirley Annand, who announced her resignation from the school board Monday night. Annand had been one of the longest serving school board members in Chester County.
KENNETT — Shirley...
Kennett, Unionville working together on bullying
UCF, KCSD Coalition to host screening of film, ‘Bully’ on Oct. 24
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Unionville-Chadds Ford and Kennett Consolidated School District joint Community Coalition on Bullying will be offering a free screening of the movie ‘Bully’ on Oct. 24.
As bullying — in and out of local schools — becomes a greater focus of educators and parents, the Unionville-Chadds...
Kennett, Unionville to share community breakfast
Annual June 9 Community Breakfast event expands to invite neighboring Kennett
By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District administrators serve up a hot breakfast the 2011 Community Breakfast. For this year's breakfast, on June 9, they'll have company — administrators from the Kennett Consolidated School District.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — What more American...
KCSD considers implementation of STEM curriculum
School board looks at adding Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program to district’s curriculum
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
KENNETT SQUARE—In a time when the nation faces a shortage of engineers, doctors, and scientists, the STEM program may prove to be invaluable in fortifying the country’s industrial and medical sectors. Seeing the value of this,...
