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This article was originally published in the Reading Eagle: https://www.readingeagle.com/2024/04/11/superintendents-forum-together-we-are-opinion/ By: Dr. Michael Stauffer, Berks Career and Technology CenterThursday, April 11, 2024 When it comes to educating the next generation to lead Berks County well into the future, it is crucial to recognize the many partnerships that go into preparing today’s high school students to become the leaders of tomorrow. From the boardrooms of local businesses to the corridors of...Read More

The Annie Sullivan Award recognizes local educators for their service to students with special needs Pictured: 2024 Annie Sullivan Award Winner, Michele Parmalee (center), with colleagues from Antietam School District READING, PA – The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) honored 20 Annie Sullivan Award nominees on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, and of the nominees, Ms. Michele Parmalee was named the recipient of the 2024 Annie Sullivan Award. A reception and...Read More

This article was originally published in the Reading Eagle: https://www.readingeagle.com/2024/03/28/superintendents-forum-addressing-the-teacher-shortage-in-berks/ By: Dr. Greg Miller, Fleetwood Area School District Thursday, March 28, 2024 In recent years, the issue of teacher shortages has become increasingly prevalent across the United States, and Berks County is no exception. Concerns about the dwindling number of educators have prompted action from local school administrators, who have formed an Educator Staffing Committee to tackle the issue head-on....Read More

This article was originally published in the Reading Eagle: https://www.readingeagle.com/2024/03/14/superintendents-forum-the-sustainable-impact-of-ffa/ By: Dr. Gina Finnerty, Oley Valley School District Thursday, March 14, 2024 The National FFA Organization, is a dynamic youth organization that prepares its members for leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. It was founded in 1928 as Future Farmers of America. It changed its name to the National FFA Organization in 1988 to reflect the evolving...Read More

This article was originally published in the Reading Eagle: https://www.readingeagle.com/2024/02/29/superintendents-forum-investment-in-education-opinion/ By: Mr. Andrew Pottieger, Brandywine Heights Area School District Thursday, February 29, 2024 If you think back on your youth, going to school is probably one of those key memories. From our early experiences in elementary school to in-depth learning experiences in high school, education helped form who we are today. Education is the cornerstone of our country and a...Read More