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Teachers are no strangers to change. New platforms, new procedures, new initiatives, and new expectations come our way (sometimes all in the same school year). It is natural to wo...

Every student in our four counties deserves unique learning opportunities. We're poised to offer these but need a little financial boost! Examples include local day camps, teena...

For the last several years, PA Smart Grant Funding has enabled IU 8 to become a Workforce Development Partner and join other organizations making efforts to support our four count...

Congratulations to the 13 (4 shown) graduates of one of IU 8's specialized educational programs! Led by teacher Lance Hudak (in photo), these young people face significant chall...

Congratulations! Mr. Brian Bressler, an IU 8 board member who comes from the Tyrone Area School District, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Thomas Bullington Award. This...

We congratulate Karen Dillen on retirement after 30 amazing years of teaching and service to learners of IU 8! The impact Karen has had on our community is immeasurable and we w...

This summer we are again leading our STEM Camp Day for learners ages 9-12. Details here!

After years of remote work and constant screen time, I’ve started reflecting on the physical impact digital living may be having on us. This post explores why educators may need t...

Keep an eye out in the community this summer for our STEM Van! You'll see it at various local festivals and similar events across our four counties.

In Week 1, IU 8 students solved an incredible 222,606 math problems , with standout performances from schools across the region. By the May 5 statewide update, Appalachia IU 8 ha...

IU 8 has been awarded the BrainSTEPS Team Exceptional Performance Award for the 2025–2026 school year! Thanks to the strong leadership of Dr. Kara Madara, our team has been ...

Students from several schools met at the Blair County Convention Center. Our local news covered the event: WJAC Blair County Symposium

Lately, I’ve been thinking differently about how I use AI. At first, like many people, I used it for answers, ideas, drafts, and revisions. It was fast, helpful, and surprisingly ...

This week the BRIDGE students attended a nutrition lesson and social activity with Ability Works. The opportunity to attend is available to the students over the summer! Ability...

In their early years, kids learn how to be in the world, not just letters and numbers. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is the foundation that supports a child’s ability to build r...

Instructional Coaches, led by Jen Herncane, spent a meeting at the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center learning about how districts can support shared students. The GACTC...

This week 30 students from a variety of schools participated in a For The Win Drone event. Middle and High school students from Hollidaysburg, Northern Cambria, Bellwood and Che...

Quiet students, often overlooked because they aren’t the loudest, may actually be thoughtful, capable leaders whose voices matter just as much and need intentional space to be see...

Recently our BRIDGE students toured The Backroom Saloon in Ebensburg. After learning more about the skills needed to work in a restaurant, they enjoyed a delicious lunch. Thank...

AIU8 earned a Gold ADDY Award for the branding and launch of JoltEDU, its microlearning platform for flexible, online teacher professional development. The recognition highlights ...