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Former state trooper gets 6 to 23 months for fatal crash that killed Troy teacher

Tuesday, October 8 by Pat McDonald

The Pennsylvania State Trooper who was convicted of vehicular homicide for causing the crash that killed a Troy teacher last year has been sentenced.According to Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry, former state trooper Michael J. Brown was sentenced to a minimum of six months... Read More.

State trooper convicted of vehicular homicide in death of Troy teacher

Monday, June 3 by Pat McDonald

A Pennsylvania State Trooper was convicted of vehicular homicide in the death of a Troy Area School District teacher, who died in a 2023 crash.Trooper Michael Brown was found guilty in Tioga County, Pennsylvania Court last week of felony homicide by vehicle.On Feb. 11th,... Read More.

Black teacher shortage worrying lawmakers

Thursday, May 23 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Though it’s unclear how much education funding will flow from budget negotiations, House Democrats say it’s important to develop a pipeline for Black educators... Read More.

Student teacher stipend application launches

Thursday, April 11 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The application process for Pennsylvania’s new student teacher stiped program officially rolled out this week. ... Read More.

Inflation, COVID-era spending policies result in teacher layoffs nationwide

Saturday, April 6 by The Center Square

School districts across the country are laying off teachers, citing high inflationary costs, budget deficits, and federal COVID-era funding running out after receiving windfalls in federal subsidies for... Read More.

State trooper facing charges for February crash that killed Troy teacher

Wednesday, August 23 by Pat McDonald

HARRISBURG -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced charges against a Pennsylvania State Trooper who was off-duty when he allegedly caused a fiery crash in Tioga County that killed a Troy teacher.According to the investigation, the defendant, Michael J. Brown, attempted to pass... Read More.

Troy Area School District elementary school teacher dies in weekend vehicle crash

Monday, February 13 by Bill Moyer

Dr. Janilyn Elias, Superintendent: This weekend, our District suffered a tragic loss with the unexpected death of a member of our district community. Ms. Christine Woodward was in a fatal car accident Saturday, February 11. Christine was with the district for almost 15 years working... Read More.

Candor High School technology teacher wins $50K national teaching

Thursday, October 21 by Bill Moyer

CANDOR, NY -- A high school teacher in Candor was surprised to learn Thursday that he had won a $50,000 prize recognizing excellence in skilled trades education. Stephen Lindridge, who teaches machine tool technology at Candor Central High School, is one of 18 winners... Read More.

Former Athens, Sayre Teacher Pleads Guilty to Student Sex

Saturday, September 28 by Bill Moyer

The former drama club director in the Sayre and Athens school districts has admitted to committing two counts of Institutional Sexual Assault after inappropriate conduct with multiple students. 38-year-old Justin Patrick Shaw, of Waverly, will be sentenced in December. He was initially... Read More.

Maine-Endwell Teacher Earns NY’s Top Teaching Honor

Friday, September 13 by Bill Moyer

Maine-Endwell School social studies teacher, Rachel Murat, has been named 2020 New York State Teacher of the Year. The state's Board of Regents made the announcement on Tuesday in Albany. The NYS Teacher of... Read More.