What’s Making Your Hair Crawl?

It could be head lice.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

What Do You Pack in Your Kids’ Lunches?

Patch readers share their tips for packing a school lunch that travels well, is relatively healthy and, perhaps most importantly, the kids will eat.

LCCC President Don Snyder to Retire, Battling Cancer

Don Snyder, who has led Lehigh Carbon Community College for 13 years, said Thursday he is battling cancer and will retire from the college.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Better Deals Than Back to School Sales

Find out how you can cloth your kids for less at area consignment sales.

Mold Gone, Farmersville Elementary to Open Tuesday

Class to finally get under way at Bethlehem Township elementary school after mold forced the school district to keep it shut for an extra week of summer.

Farmersville Elementary to Stay Closed Through Friday

Bethlehem Area School District says more time is needed to complete "rigorous" cleaning, testing and inspections to ensure mold problem is gone.

Mold Closes Farmersville Elementary Through Wednesday

East Hills Middle School will reopen Tuesday as certified industrial hygienist gives building clean bill of health.

Mold Will Keep Farmersville, East Hills Schools Closed Monday

Extra time needed for remediation and cleanup of mold in 2 Bethlehem Area schools.

Mold May Delay School Year Start at Farmersville, East Hills

Cleanup continues at East Hills Middle School as staff discovers more fungi at Farmersville Elementary.

Mold at Farmersville Elementary School Delays Kindergarten Orientation

Farmersville Elementary School has a mold problem and a kindergarten orientation program scheduled for Thursday has been postponed.

Mold Found in Classrooms at East Hills Middle School

Contractors began working on remediation Friday in hopes of removing fungus before class is due to start in one week.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

10 Back-to-School Discounts for Teachers

Take a look at some deals and discounts available to teachers at major retailers.

When Does High School Football Season Start?

The 2013 football schedules for Liberty, Freedom, Bethlehem Catholic and Notre Dame—Green Pond high schools.

Bethlehem Teacher Pedals Cross Country for Catholic Schools

Rebecca Gonzalez of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic School raised $17,000 during 8-week bicycle trek.

Lehigh: A+ Party School, Flunks Town-Gown Relations

The Princeton Review's annual college rankings puts Lehigh on some dubious Top Ten lists.

When is the First Day of School?

The countdown is on to the beginning of class in Bethlehem Area, Catholic, private and charter schools.

Do You Want to Judge the Freddy Awards?

The State Theatre is looking for people to review plays and performances for next year's Freddy Awards.

3% Tuition Hike at Pa. State Schools Approved

Tuition costs are going up at Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities.

Freedom HS Star Actor Takes Home First Freddy

Moravian Academy wins for Outstanding Production by a Smaller School, while Freedom's Daniel Youngelman, after 3 years of nominations, wins a trophy.

Freedom's 'Les Mis' Nominated for 15 Freddys

Notre Dame gets 10 nominations for 'The Music Man.' Productions from Moravian Academy, Bethlehem Catholic and Liberty also get recognition in annual celebration of high school musicals.

Lehigh Valley Academy Ranked 2nd Best in State

Regional charter high school in Hanover Township, Northampton County gets a Gold Medal in U.S. News and World Report's annual rankings of high schools.

Stabler to Host Youth Robotics Competition

Which group of high schoolers can build the best robot? 50 teams from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are coming to Lehigh University this weekend to find out.

Stop Wearing Axe Body Spray, Freedom High Asks

Post on school's Website says one student suffered an extreme allergic reaction to men's cologne.

Freedom Students to Sing in Capitol Rotunda

The Freedom High School Chorale, a group of 14 auditioned singers, will be introduced on Senate floor before performing in Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday.

C+ Lehigh Student Asks Judge to Reverse Verdict

Attorney for Megan Thode, who lost her $1.3 million lawsuit to Lehigh University, claims judge did not interpret the law properly.

New Nitschmann School Project Approved by Board

Bethlehem Area School Board votes unanimously to authorize beginning phases of $53.7 million project to raze and replace Nitschmann Middle School.

Sen. Casey Touts Anti-Bullying Bill in Bethlehem

Legislation would require school districts to crack down on bullying. Senator visited Northeast Middle School Thursday.

Broughal School Nominated for National Award

SouthSide Middle School nominated by state for Department of Education Green Ribbon Award for increasing environmental and sustainability literacy.

Dear Lehigh Grad: Deal With Your C+

An open letter to Megan Thode in Forbes magazine says the Lehigh grad isn't entitled to a good grade unless she earned it

Lehigh Grad Loses Lawsuit Over C+ Grade

A Northampton County judge ruled Thursday against former Lehigh student claiming damages because of a poor grade.

Student Sues Lehigh U. for $1.3M Over C+ Grade

Lehigh grad student attending tuition-free alleges her stance on gay marriage made her a target of teachers who lowered her grade and stopped her from getting dream job.

Rebuild Nitschmann, School Board Committee Says

Support to rebuild Nitschmann Middle School is growing among Bethlehem school board members

Principal Blames Parents for Teen Alcohol Use

Freedom High School's principal implores parents to stop supplying alcohol and drinking party space to teens before tragedy strikes.

School District Scraps President's Day Holiday

Feb. 18 will make up for Monday's school closings because of winter weather. Bethlehem Area School District snow days were already used up by Superstorm Sandy.

Free Program: Is Your Kid Ready for Kindergarten?

Northampton Community College will hold a free program on kindergarten readiness Tuesday, Jan. 29

Roll the Dice at Casino Career Open House Jan. 29

Learn about casino careers at Northampton Community College in Bethlehem on Jan. 29

Penn State Names Moravian College Official to Oversee Athletic Integrity

Julie Del Giorno, chief of staff at Moravian College, has been named the new Penn State athletics integrity officer.