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The initial plans for the renovated Bensalem High School.

Schools

$90 Million High School Renovation Plan Presented to School Board

The proposed renovation would move Bensalem High School into an academy structure, consolidate three cafeterias into one and construct a new natatorium behind the gymnasium.

Schools

Nine-Year-Old Speaks Out on Proposed School Cuts

Brandon Donnelly took the microphone at the school board's May 8 meeting and made a passionate plea to preserve the district's gifted programs.

Schools

School Lane Consolidation Request Rejected by Bensalem, Neshaminy School Boards

Officials from School Lane Charter School sought to merge the Bensalem and Neshaminy schools to create a regional organization.

Schools

High School Students Get Dose of Financial Reality

A workshop hosted at William Tennent walked students through the process of creating their own budgets.

Back to School

Three Percent Tuition Increase Approved for State Universities

The higher rates will be effective for the 2012-2013 school year.

Schools

Neshaminy Dispute Shines Spotlight on Teacher Strikes

Pennsylvania legislators introduced bills in 2011 to prohibit teacher strikes. A PSEA representative says strikes are a last resort necessary to ensure fair compensation.

Schools

Report: Archbishop Wood Safe from Parochial Closures

A blue ribbon panel will reveal at 4 p.m. today a list of archdiocesan schools that will be closed in June.

Government, Schools

Pennsylvania Auditor General Calls for Revamping of Charter School Funding

Education vouchers and charter school funding were the top issues discussed at Thursday night's roundtable discussion at William Tennent High School.

Schools, Sports

Owls Football Loses 21-18 at Tennent’s Homecoming Game

Bensalem dropped to 2-5 overall losing five straight after winning its first two games of the season. The Owls are now 0-4 in league games.

Schools

YWCA Awards Bucks Teen Volunteers

High school students from throughout Bucks County were recognized for their community service efforts.

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