BB&T recently supported the work of the Foundation for Pottstown Education through funding in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC). The check for $1,000 was presented to the Foundation from Elizabeth McMahon, Administrative Assistant Greater Delaware Valley Region. The donation will support the Early College Program which provides juniors and seniors at the Pottstown High School the …
The Foundation for Pottstown Education congratulates Board Member John Foster on being recognized as the inaugural recipient of the Cubia Dee Harris Award for Social Justice. The award is being presented to Mr Foster by HIP HOP Inc. and the family of Cubia Dee Harris at the 2017 HIP HOP Inc. Impact Awards. The late Cubia Dee Harris, was a …
Dear Partners in Education, How the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania equitably funds education for the 1.7 million students in the 500 school districts in the state is an incredibly important issue which will affect future generations. It continues to be discussed in virtually every community as we search for the answer to how best to prepare our students for the future, …
This article originally appeared on the Pottstown Mercury News, By Evan Brandt, The Mercury POTTSTOWN >> After decades of service to area schools, Myra Forrest will retire in September from the Foundation for Pottstown Education. Her departure comes after a multi-faceted career that unfolded in several local districts, in different roles, and also included 17 years as the executive director of the Pottstown …
