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BLaST IU 17 Leaders Visit Wales as Part of Three-Year International Partnership

Members of BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 and representatives from regional school districts recently embarked on a five-day visit to Wales, marking a significant milestone in a three-year partnership focused on […]

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BLaST IU 17 Supervisors Accepted into Pennsylvania Fellowship Program for Special Education Leaders

BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 is proud to announce that two of its dedicated supervisors, Mrs. Erica Hoyt and Mrs. Jennifer Dean, have been accepted into the Pennsylvania Fellowship Program (PFP) […]

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BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 Awarded Grant to Expand Access to Gifted Education

BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 is proud to announce its selection as one of ten Intermediate Units across the Commonwealth to receive a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to […]

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BLaST Director Receives Global Education Scholarship

BLaST IU 17’s Director of Education, Mrs. Rebecca Gibboney, was selected as a scholarship recipient for the Global Leadership Development Program which will take place in Boston this November. Gibboney […]

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Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid Mumin Highlights Innovative Teacher Certification Pathways during Tour of BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 Region

Secretary of Education, Dr. Khalid Mumin, recently toured schools and colleges within the BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 region, underscoring the importance of career preparedness, educator workforce development, and teacher certification […]

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Local Students Participate in 2024 Regional Media and Design Competition

Three local school districts and their students recently participated in BLaST Intermediate Unit 17’s, 22nd Annual 2024 Regional Media and Design Competition, hosted by Lycoming College. Approximately 20 high school […]

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BLaST Students Build Connections with Local Law Enforcement

In an effort to strengthen community bonds and foster positive relationships between students and law enforcement, BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 hosted its first “School Grounds and Games” event that brought […]

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‘Magical moment’ for kids riding special bikes in Grand Slam parade

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BLaST IU 17 Finds New Ways to Support Regional Educators

BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 released a new webinar series through their Online Learning Hub to support K-12 educators in providing remote education with competence and confidence. These FREE, 30-minute online […]

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BLaST provides FLU and Coronavirus Facts

In partnership with Bucks County IU, BLaST IU17 is providing a comprehensive list of resources to support school and agency leaders related to the Flu and Coronavirus.  This page is […]

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