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Erie team of teachers and principals to learn how to ‘shift’ their instruction to respond to new education standards

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (May 9, 2012) — A group of Erie teachers and principals will become some of the first in the nation to receive training on how to adjust their lessons in order to align with new education standards. The educators will learn about the Common Core State Standards, which Pennsylv ...

2012-2013 school year calendar approved

ERIE, Pa (May 2, 2012) — The Board of School Directors unanimously approved the 2012-2013 school year calendar during its meeting on May 2. The first day of school for students is set for August 27, 2012. The school year will end on June 10, 2013. The complete calendar is available for print/d ...

Schedule of school informational meetings released

ERIE, Pa (April 12, 2012) — While the data and logic behind the Optimization Plan recommendation are clear, the district also understand the strong connection that families have with their schools and the many questions this change may generate. Parents are invited to a series of school inform ...

Resources and information available on Optimization Plan portal

ERIE, Pa (April 11, 2012) — Details on the district restructuring proposal announced April 11 — including the slide presentations, frequently asked question, parent letters, and list of school informational meetings — are available by visiting the Optimization Plan informational po ...

Erie School District students invited to Mechanical Engineering Days at Gannon University

ERIE, Pa (March 23, 2012) — Approximately 75 eighth graders from Joanna Connell and Woodrow Wilson Middle School in the Erie School District have been invited to participate in Mechanical Engineering Days at Gannon University, March 23 and April 20. This Gannon community outreach event was mad ...

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