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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 […]
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 […]
Local Schools Compete in Regional Governor’s STEM Competition
As part of the PA Governor’s STEM Competition, BLaST IU 17 partnered with Lycoming College to host its sixth annual regional competition on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, for student teams […]
Grant Funding Supports Community Partnership on Poverty
Making Ends Meet for Students from Poverty Williamsport, PA – January 2020 – BLaST IU 17, was awarded a $55,000 grant from the Williamsport Lycoming Community Fund at the First […]
School Directors Recognized at IU 17 Board Meeting
School Directors Recognized at IU 17 Board Meeting A quality public education is a key that can open doors of opportunity for many students. Providing that education requires a team […]
Mansfield University and BLaST IU 17 Host STEM Innovation Showcase for Educators!
Educators from 15 public and non-public schools met on Saturday, September 7th, for the STEM Innovation Showcase at Mansfield University. The Showcase featured presentations from Mansfield University faculty, networking opportunities, […]
Program provides adaptive bicycles to children with disabilities
It truly was a beautiful day in the neighborhood on a recent morning as 10 children with diverse abilities were gifted with adaptive bicycles through an initiative that began with […]
Students with Special Needs March in Parade
MONTOURSVILLE, Pa. — Students with special needs were dressed head to toe in red, white, and blue in celebration of the Fourth of July. POSTED 5:24 PM, JULY 3, 2019, […]
BLaST IU17 holds 17th Media & Design Competition
May 16, 2019Brett R. Crossley Rowan Pryor looked like he was about to enter a futuristic video game as his friends and classmates sat behind and yelled their guesses […]