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In this Update: Pennsylvania Humane Leadership Award Ceremony Holocaust Education Bill SB 127 Franklin County Career and Technology Center Tour Franklin County Commissioners’ Meeting Arche Classical Academy Awarded PENNVEST Low-Interest Rate Financing Throwback! Senate Approves Tougher Penalties for Attempted Murder of Law Enforcement Officers Protecting Pennsylvanians’ Second Amendment Rights Senate Committee Approves Measures to Make […] [Read More]
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May 7th, 1945 – German leadership signs unconditional surrender in Rheims, France to US General Eisenhower. The agreement had the end of the Second World War designated as May 9th. Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) was proclaimed on May 8, 1945, amid celebrations in Washington, London, Moscow, and Paris.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: - Here I am as Second Lieutenant reporting for duty with the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment in West Germany - 1980s. #ThrowbackThursday
May 7th, 1915 - British Cruise Ship Lusitania sunk by the Germans, killing 1,198 of its passengers (including 114 Americans), drawing the USA closer to war.
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As we honor the legacy of America’s Founding generation during America250, we remember William Livingston of New Jersey — lawyer, patriot, and signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Livingston served as New Jersey’s first elected governor and played a key role in supporting the cause of independence during the Revolutionary War. Known for his intellect and strong advocacy for liberty and republican government, he helped shape the early foundations of the new nation.
At the same time, like many prominent figures of his era, Livingston’s legacy is complicated. While he spoke passionately about freedom and self-government, historical records show he also benefited from systems of inequality common in colonial America, including slaveholding and limited political inclusion.
Remembering the Founders honestly means recognizing both their contributions and their contradictions. Their achievements helped establish the nation, while their shortcomings remind us that the American story has always been a work in progress.
America250 — Honoring the Past. Shaping the Future.
#America250 #WilliamLivingston #FoundingFathers #NewJerseyHistory #AmericanHistory #USHistory
I had a great conversation with teacher Missy Carey from my district about the urgent need for stronger educator training in structured literacy. Through her work with students every day, she sees firsthand how critical early reading instruction is — and how much support teachers need to ensure every child can succeed.
Organizations like Teach Plus are helping elevate educator voices and push for meaningful change in literacy instruction and teacher preparation.
The data makes it clear why this matters:
• 37% of 4th graders score Below Basic on NAEP reading assessments
• Only 33% of Pennsylvania 4th graders are proficient readers — down from 40% in 2019
• Students who are not proficient readers by 3rd grade are far more likely to struggle academically and face increased risk of dropping out of high school
• Research shows that 95% of students can learn to read with effective, evidence-based instruction
Every child deserves the opportunity to become a confident reader, and every educator deserves the training and tools to make that possible. Investing in structured literacy training is an investment in our students’ futures.
#StructuredLiteracy #ScienceOfReading #Education #LiteracyMatters #TeachPlus #PennsylvaniaSchools
May 6th, 1937 - Hindenburg bursts into flames at Lakehurst Naval Air Station in 1937
