If you aren’t registered to vote yet, today is a better day than ever to do so! Here are some facts you may or may not know: If you’ve moved, even if just across town, you need to update your voter registration! Register if -1st time voting -Moved -Changed name -Haven’t voted recently -New citizen […]
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- 20
Sep -
Author : BASDproudparent Category : BASD highlights, Community School, public education
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Testimony presented by Rick Amato, principal, Broughal Middle School, Bethlehem Area School District Good morning. My name is Rick Amato, and I have the honor of serving as the Principal of Broughal Middle in the Bethlehem Area School District. Today, I am here to share the story of how a small urban middle school in […]
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- 15
Jul -
Author : BASDproudparent Category : advocate, budget, Funding, public education, school budget, Stay Informed
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Last week petitioners in Pennsylvania’s school funding lawsuit filed a brief and affidavits refuting the claim made by the Republican leader of the PA Senate, Joe Scarnati, that the lawsuit was rendered moot because the state adopted a school funding formula in 2016. The brief details how state funding increases have not kept pace with rising […]
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- 11
Jul -
Author : BASDproudparent Category : parents, why I love...
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Clearview Elementary has quality administrators and staff; teachers, custodial, cafeteria, paras, and the health staff have always been pleasant and professional. Principal Heather Bennett-Knerr is someone who is professional and personable with those in the community. My husband and I researched charter and private schools in the area. We chose Clearview because we wanted to […]
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The BASD is very fortunate to be involved in an exciting program in affiliation with the Kennedy Center. We are very gracious for the numerous local organizations participating and very excited for the upcoming opportunities this program has in store for the BASD. Overview The primary goal of the Kennedy Center-supported Ensuring the Arts for Any […]
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- 22
May -
Author : BASDproudparent Category : parents, why I love...
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I cast a large net when I began the search for my child’s education, visiting all the local (and even out of town) schools just to get a feel for what’s available. I talked to families with children in all school settings. I applied for the lotto for Lehigh Valley Academy, a local charter school, […]
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- 20
May -
Author : BASDproudparent Category : advocate, ESAs, Legislation, Stay Informed, Voting, Vouchers
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Tell your Senator to vote NO on ESA vouchers…Again! Yes, they are trying one more time. The Senate Education Committee has just announced its intention to vote on Senate Bill 2 (Sen. DiSanto, R-Dauphin) this coming Tuesday, May 22. This bill establishes Education Savings Accounts (ESA) vouchers, a program that takes tax money out of your neighborhood public schools […]
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- 10
May -
Author : BASDproudparent Category : why I love...
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Hidden Gem on Fernwood Ave: Northeast Middle My husband and I are raising 4 sons, 8th, 6th, 3rd grades and PreK. For many years, we struggled with educating our kids and finding the right fit for them that supports our values as a family. We moved to Bethlehem (where I was raised) from Delaware […]
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- 10
May -
Author : BASDproudparent Category : BASD News, budget, public education, Superintendent
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In case you missed this op-ed piece in the morning call from our BASD superintendent Joseph Roy: No one ever calls my office and asks to speak with me because they are a “citizen.” Callers always ask to speak to me because they are “taxpayers.” I have recently begun to wonder why. Pennsylvania is 47th […]
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