On June 13, A.J. Juliani’s inspiring keynote address, “Meaningful and Relevant: How to Engage Learners in an Era of Distraction” kicked off the 2023 Core Connections Conference. Juliani is the Founder / CEO of Adaptable Learning and serves as Faculty for the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education (PLN). He is an award- winning...Read More
The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) has launched a mental health resources website for the Berks County community. The website is an extension of berksiu.org and provides key resources and information for administrators, school mental health workers, parents, and students to support well-being and mental health. Members of the community are encouraged to visit the website at berksiu.org/bcmentalhealth....Read More
The 2023 Higher Education Campus Visits organized by the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) and the Berks Business Education Coalition (BBEC) are an exciting opportunity for Berks County students to explore their options for post-secondary education. The visits, which took place between February and April of this year, featured four local higher education institutions, including...Read More
Homelessness is a growing problem in Berks County, with over 1,652 students experiencing homelessness. These students often face significant challenges, including limited access to necessities like hygiene supplies. However, one tenth grade Fleetwood Area High School student and Boy Scout, Samuel Heebner, of Troop 183, is partnering with the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) Education...Read More
