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PVA’s #MissionMascot
PVA is on a mission to find the perfect mascot! We’ve been brainstorming for the past few days in the drop-in centers and through social media with #MissionMascot, and we’ve come up with a few awesome ideas. Now we want your help to choose, so vote for your favorite below! [polldaddy poll=8037957]
Untitled by Brandon Edwards
She cried in front of me for the first time And I realized how delicate the heart can be. But since I didn’t realize before the outcome was set Only thing was I couldn’t see. And with my ignorance at play, I blindly me the criteria for breaking a heart. I mean I literally…
Stroud Watershed Adventures
After a long week of rainy weather, we finally made it out to the Stroud Watershed! PVA students hopped on a bus this Friday and headed over to Avondale for a fun day of adventures and hands-on learning! They sure weren’t afraid to get their hands (and feet) dirty in the mud!
National Teachers’ Day
Happy National Teachers’ Day! We would like to extend a huge thank you to all PVA teachers! We would also like to congratulate Lee Patterson on receiving the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching! The Lindback Award is awarded to teachers who create a positive, supportive learning environment and foster a trusting relationship with students. Recipients…
PVA Weekly Update — May 5
With only five weeks left of school, we’re all looking towards the end! Before we can jump into summer, PVA has some announcements for the upcoming week! We would like to shout out a big congratulations to PVA’s own Lee Patterson for being selected for the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching! Keep your eyes open…
PVA Weekly Update — April 28
The spring weather is here to stay and with it come some exciting PVA announcements! PVA Goes to the Opera Last Wednesday, some students and administrators headed over to the Academy of Fine arts to see an inspiring production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni! Can you find yourself or any of your friends in the…
How EdTech Innovators Can Learn From Classroom Teachers
Our EdTech posts of past have primarily focused on how educators and schools can focus their curriculum on new education technology innovations to increase student involvement and improvement inside the classroom. A recent article by Jordan Shapiro of Forbes.com flips the perspective. Shapiro asks EdTech entrepreneurs, “Have you asked the teachers what they want, or…
Weekly Update — April 22nd
As another nice week of weather rolls in, PVA rolls forward. Tomorrow is our trip to the Academy of Music at the Kimmel Center as “PVA Goes to the Opera.” We’ll be seeing a dress rehearsal of Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Students are welcome to simply meet at the Kimmel Center prior to the start time…
Portugal’s EdTech Success Story
Portugal’s government launched the National Technology Plan for Education (NTPN) to combat poor international test results, economic decline and scant internet access. According to Laura Devaney from eSchool News, the NTPN’s goal was to create a knowledge-based society, using technology and internet access to make the country’s education system not only current, but top-notch. The…
PVA Weekly Update — April 14th
Breaking News: The weather, it’s gorgeous! Get outside this week, PVA. Now onto the real news. Sign ups for “PVA Goes to the Opera” are due tomorrow. We’ll be seeing a special rendition of Mozart’s Don Giovanni at the Academy of Music as part of the Kimmel Center. PSSA’s are unfortunately still in the news…