Council for the Advancement of Public Schools

08/22/2026

Spring-Ford Education Association Sarah Pinard had the opportunity to visit Morocco this summer. Her annual 8th grade reading curriculum includes a story in which the setting starts in Morocco. She says, “I’m excited to have some firsthand knowledge to share when we next read this story.” Her students will benefit from her real-world experience!

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08/21/2026

Methacton High School welcomed incoming students to "Destination High School," intended to help incoming students preview the building, ease first-day anxiety, and build confidence in their new environment. They met school counselors, got an overview of clubs, sports, and activities, took guided tours, and got some of their questions answered.

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08/20/2026

Colonial EA celebrates member Lisa Furness, who teaches kindergarten at Plymouth Elementary. Lisa is no doubt gearing up for her 23rd year in the classroom! Lisa says, "Teaching kindergarten is truly meaningful to me because it's where learning begins. I love building children's confidence, curiosity and excitement for learning and they make me smile every single day!" Thank you, Lisa!

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We wonder if Lisa Furness is relaxing in her hammock on this Member Monday...😌

08/19/2026

Parents, don't think we've forgotten about you! We put together a checklist to help you remember all the back-to-school tasks. Do you have any tips that help your family's transition for going back to school easier? We'd love to hear them!

08/18/2026

School doesn’t hit "pause" when summer starts!

While classrooms are quiet, our incredible year-round staff is working harder than ever behind the scenes.
FOOD SERVICES: Serving healthy meals to our students all summer long.
ADMINISTRATIVE: Mastering schedules and planning to ensure day one runs smoothly.
FACILITIES & CUSTODIAL: Repairing, deep cleaning, and keeping our campus safe and welcoming.
EDUCATORS, NURSES & STUDENT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS: Making extended school year programs a success.

To our food services, office, facilities, and extended school year teams: We see your hard work, and we appreciate you every single day. Thank you!

08/17/2026

It's almost time for school to resume - we hope you're squeezing all the fun you can out of the last bits of summer. In the meantime, parents, we've pulled together a checklist to help make your child's return to school as smooth of a transition as possible. Check it out!

08/16/2026

Look at the incredible work created in Pennsbury Education Association member Courtney Colletti's furniture design classes and Advanced Independent Woodworking! Students produced an impressive collection of handcrafted projects, including a guitar and matching guitar stand by Taylor McVan that received Honorable Mention at this year's Congressional Art Show held at Bucks County Community College.

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08/15/2026

Norristown Area School District's Early Literacy Summer Program was excited to welcome Mr. Tre Hadrick from Lit Champs! Tre read one of his books with our students and shared the inspiring journey behind Lit Champs, where the power of literacy helps every child become a champion.

https://www.facebook.com/norristownareaschooldistrict/posts/1668643391938163

08/14/2026

Middle Bucks Institute of Technology student Rebecca Strauss, a rising senior, is spending her summer on co-op with JR Maxwell Builders, gaining valuable hands-on experience, building new skills, and getting a firsthand look at the construction industry.

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Real-world experience makes all the difference!
Rebecca Strauss is spending her summer on co-op with JR Maxwell Builders, gaining valuable hands-on experience, building new skills, and getting a firsthand look at the construction industry. Judging by that smile, she's having an incredible summer while preparing for her senior year at MBIT!
A huge thank you to and all of our co-op employer partners for investing in the next generation of skilled professionals. Your mentorship, guidance, and commitment to providing meaningful workplace experiences help our students build confidence, develop career-ready skills, and explore their futures in ways that simply can't be taught in a classroom.
We're proud of you, Rebecca, and grateful for the incredible opportunities our industry partners provide every day!

08/13/2026

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit's Transition Team held its 2nd Annual End of Year Graduation Celebration last month, honoring students as they cross the bridge into adult life.

Families, local education agency partners, and MCIU staff came together to reflect on the students’ journeys and recognize the accomplishments of this incredible group.

Whether in the classroom, training labs, or community job sites throughout Montgomery County, these students grew in skills, confidence, and independence.

Congratulations!

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