Wilkes-Barre Area School District

It looks like the upcoming special election for Lackawanna County commissioner will decide who permanently replaces former commissioner Matt McGloin. A court ruling Monday says former county employee Brenda Sacco can temporarily replace McGloin.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Wilkes-Barre Area’s cheer and football teams came together to fight for a cure, raising $1,795 for the Cancer Wellness Center of NEPA.

Wilkes-Barre Area’s cheer and football teams are joining forces to fight for a cure. All money raised ahead of Oct. 10’s pink-out game will go to the Cancer Wellness Center of NEPA.

A Pennsylvania budget stalemate and uncertainty with federal funding have caused some school leaders to raise taxes, explore short-term loans and advocate for fair funding.

Teachers are in short supply nationwide and in Pennsylvania. School districts in our region are finding creative ways to train and recruit more.

The Pinchot Mansion in Pike County will host unique tours this Saturday. In Williamsport, a museum will offer half price for National Train Day and Maker Fest is happening at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds.

The Wilkes-Barre Area School District's Education Experience program places high school seniors in classrooms throughout the district. With a national teacher shortage, educators hope the program provides inspiration.

WVIA's Roger DuPuis and Sarah Hofius Hall discuss how Wilkes-Barre Area's increased state funding is being used through the creation of a learning academy at GAR Memorial Middle School.

The Learning Academy within G.A.R. Memorial Middle School features a unique, collaborative model for teaching and learning. Wilkes-Barre — which had been one of the most underfunded districts in the state — wants to bring the program to more students.

Fifty students started in the U.S. Military's leadership program at Hazleton Area High School last year. This year, 120 students are enrolled, with the number expected to jump to 200 in the fall.