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This article was originally published in the Reading Eagle: https://www.readingeagle.com/2024/05/09/superintendents-forum-finding-tomorrows-teachers/ By: Mr. Robert Scoboria, Wyomissing Area School District SuperintendentThursday, May 9, 2024 “Teaching is the profession that teaches all the other professions,” a wise writer, whose name is unknown, once said. Wyomissing School District offices are connected to our junior-senior high school, which supports students in grades seven through 12. This proximity facilitates opportunities to interact with students as they...Read More

This article was originally published in the Reading Eagle: https://www.readingeagle.com/2024/04/25/superintendents-forum-a-teachers-impact-transcends-the-classroom/ By: Dr. Christopher Trickett, Wilson School District SuperintendentThursday, April 25, 2024 As a parent of three teenagers, I, like many of you, often find myself as a chauffeur, shuttling kids to and from various school and extracurricular activities. This ‘window time’ offers a unique opportunity to listen to their conversations and unfiltered thoughts and experiences. As we approach the final...Read More

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