Jim Scanlon
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West Chester Area School District Juggles ‘Polar Opposite Opinions’ on School Mask Mandate
The West Chester Area School District is considering its future steps as parents across the state ramp up pressure on districts over school mask requirements,…
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As the Pandemic Continues to Disrupt Education, Even High-Achieving Local School Districts Feel the Effects
After more than a year of academic disruption due to the pandemic, even high-achieving school districts in the area are feeling the effects, write Maddie…
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WCASD School Board Rejects Application for New Charter School
After careful deliberation, West Chester Area School District officials have decided to deny the application submitted by Skills for Life Charter School, according to a…
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West Chester Area School District Considering Hybrid Models for the Fall
West Chester Area School District officials are considering hybrid education models as a way of getting students back to school this fall, writes Fran Maye…
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Lack of Instruction from Up Top Makes Decision to Reopen Much Harder for Local School Districts
The West Chester Area School District is among the many school districts in Pennsylvania struggling with making a decision on reopening schools this fall amidst…
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As Continued Closures Loom Large, West Chester School District Preparing for ‘Variety of Scenarios’
The West Chester Area School District is preparing for more virtual classes as the possibility of school closures impacting the 2020-21 school year continues to…
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Flexibility the Theme as Local Educators Adjust to Remote Learning During the Pandemic
After the state closed its schools last month, local educators, students, and their families have been adjusting on the fly as learning shifts from the…
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West Chester Area School District ‘Works Furiously to Shift to Online Learning Model’
West Chester Area School District Superintendent Dr. Jim Scanlon has provided an update to staff, parents, and students on the progress of the shift to…
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GWCC Honors John Serock Catering, Carolyn Comitta, Uptown! at Annual Banquet
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce celebrated event caterer John Serock Catering, State Rep. Carolyn Comitta, and the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center as…
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Local Superintendents Band Together to Call for Charter Law Reform
Nearly 30 superintendents from the Philadelphia area stood together earlier this week as they demanded changes to Pennsylvania’s charter law, which is forcing their school…
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West Chester Area School District Breaks Ground for $23.6 Million Elementary School
The West Chester Area School District has broken ground for the $23.6 million Greystone Elementary School, the 11th elementary school in the district, writes Bill…
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Chester County Leadership: Dr. Jim Scanlon
Dr. Jim Scanlon, the Superintendent of the West Chester Area School District, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in a family with five other…
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State of Education Update Will Offer an Inside Look at Students’ Future
Join the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce for breakfast as they host a State of Education Update sponsored by West Chester University featuring presentations…
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Preparing Students for 21st Century Jobs Focus of GWCC’s State of Education Breakfast
Join GWCC at their annual State of Education Breakfast featuring presentations from Dr. Christopher Fiorentino, President of West Chester University, Dr. James Scanlon, Superintendent of Schools – West Chester…
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These Chester County Schools Are Breaking the Education Mold
A few Chester County schools are rethinking their format by introducing new, innovative ways for their students to learn, writes Jessica Press for Philadelphia magazine.…
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Keeping Kids Safe Online the Focus of Chester County Safe Schools Summit
Snapchat is the No. 1 app for human trafficking. Kik Messenger is the “defacto app” for child predators. And, at just eight years old, a…
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United Way of Chester County Celebrates 2017 Campaign Award Winners
The United Way of Chester County recently honored local businesses and community partners at its Campaign Kickoff & Annual Meeting held at Penn Oaks Golf…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine to Host Team Pennsylvania as It Prepares for Special Olympics USA
A few branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine will host training camps this weekend for the athletes representing Team Pennsylvania in the 2018 Special…
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