Education - Bensalem Township

PCCY to Hold Bucks Teen Town Hall on COVID-19 Educational Impacts with Cong. Fitzpatrick

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6 years ago

May 7, 2020

On Friday students across Bucks County will have an opportunity to voice concerns about how COVID-19 has impacted their education in a Teen Town Hall hosted by Zoom and sponsored by Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY).

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA -1) and other Bucks County law makers will be on hand for teens to give voice to their concerns about the educational challenges they are facing during the coronavirus pandemic.

At a time when decisions are being made that will have a tremendous impact on their immediate and long-term future, Bucks County’s students deserve to have a seat at the table. PCCY is thankful to Congressman Fitzpatrick and the multiple elected officials and superintendents who have committed to joining us, so students can utilize this platform to have a voice in the matter, said, Bucks County Coordinator for PCCY, Dan O’ Brien.

O’Brien has been reaching out to parents, school officials, community groups, and elected officials tp help spread the word about the unique opportunity for Bucks County teens to speak out.

The question and answer portion of the Town Hall is open to any student resident of the county, he said.

The virtual event takes place Friday (tomorrow) beginning at 10:30 a.m. with students strongly encouraged to attend.

To register for the Teen Town Hall click here and a E-mail confirmation will be sent out with instructions. The town hall will also be streamed live on Facebook

According to the PCCY website, the organization seeks to combine comprehensive research and the tools of advocacy to mobilize partner organizations and citizens across the region to change the lives of children for the better.

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Lower Bucks Public Schools Delay Tuesday’s Start Times

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3 days ago

March 3, 2026

Joanne Ames

Lower Bucks County public school districts announced their plans for today March 3 2026 as schools are OPEN but on delay.

Below is a list of the schools and their websites. All are encouraged to use the links to see the complete details of your school district.

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BCCC Seeks Public Input on Nursing Program

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4 days ago

March 1, 2026

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Bucks County Community College (BCCC) invites public input as it seeks to continue accreditation for its Associate Degree Nursing Program.

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) will be visiting the Newtown Campus Tuesday – Thursday, March 24 – 26, as part of the accreditation process.

The visit includes a forum from 2 – 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25 in Founders Hall Room 140, where the public is invited to share comments about the two-year program that prepares students to become registered nurses.

In addition, the ACEN is gathering written comments that must be received by March 9. To submit, email public-comments@acenursing.org, or mail to: ATTN: Accreditation Services, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3390 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta GA 30326.

To learn more about the Associate Degree Nursing Program, email ADNursingDirector@bucks.edu, call 215-968-8353 or click here.

BCCC is located at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown. Click here for a campus map and directions.

Education - Bensalem Township

Lower Bucks Schools to Hold “Remote” and Asynchronous Learning Tuesday

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1 week ago

February 23, 2026

Joanne Ames

Lower Bucks County public school districts announced their plans for Tuesday, the day after the blizzard of 26 as public school buildings will remain closed and “remote” or “asynchronous learning” is scheduled for students.

Below is a list of the schools and their website for Tuesday, Feb. 24. All are encouraged to use the links to see the full details of your school district.