May 24, 2021 Derry Township School District Suspends Superintendent
(Derry Twp., PA) Despite having just over a month left on his contract before retirement, Derry Township School District is suspending its superintendent. In a statement, the district says it made the decision after Superintendent Joe McFarland closed the high school at one point this year under the false impression it has hit a COVID-19 case threshold. The district adds that McFarland didn’t consult the board or its solicitor.
Derry Township School District voters are urged to make the right C.A.L.L. | Opinion
Posted May 05, 2021
By Melinda Curran
The upcoming election for School Directors in Derry Township School District is highly contested with six candidates running for four seats. The voters of Derry Township have an imperative to choose candidates for their school board who have the knowledge and experience in education to support the district during its current challenges and upcoming endeavors.
Stephen Ampersand, Guerline L. Laurore and I are, without question, the three best and most highly qualified candidates for the job! Ampersand, Laurore and I are the right C.A.L.L. (Curren, Ampersand, L. Laurore) to represent the best and brightest futures for Derry Township students.
Many schools in Pennsylvania are preparing for federally-mandated standardized tests, despite the concerns of some educators and state lawmakers.Some say testing is an unnecessary burden this school year.Tasha Miller said her daughter hasn t stepped foot in a Harrisburg school in more than a year and will soon be taking standardized tests. If my daughter felt like she s not ready to take the tests, I can only imagine how other kids feel, she said.State lawmakers unsuccessfully petitioned the federal government to waive standardized testing requirements.Chris Lilienthal, with the Pennsylvania State Education Association, said many school districts moved the PSSA exams from April to May. He said many teachers are worried about losing time in the classroom for exams. It s been such a difficult year not having as much time in the classroom, whether it s been remote instruction or hybrid, Lilienthal said.The Derry Township School District said its middle school students will take t