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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 ...

This week several teachers and administrators in our area spent the day with industry partners in Bedford County. Corle Building Systems, Mission Critical Solutions and JLG Indust...

The Curve Ahead is a podcast focused on how we think, learn, and work in the age of AI. This conversation between IU Consultants Matt Karabinos and Tracy Rains (Department of Scho...

At the last board meeting, Bobby Rairigh was promoted to Assistant Technology Administrator/ Project Specialist. Bobby has been a familiar face in our offices and classrooms for ...

Our Extended Campus students and teachers came together for an unforgettable afternoon of discovery, creativity, and hands-on learning! From coding and robotics challenges to exc...

Our energy often dips halfway through the school year. Four small practices (reach, reset, reflect, and repeat) can help you protect your energy and lead with more clarity through...

If you’ve spent any time in early childhood education or Preschool Early Intervention, you’ve likely heard the phrase “ developmentally appropriate practices ,” often shortened to...

IU8 was pleased to host its February IU8 Art Network this week. A total of thirty art teachers from the Bedford, Blair, Cambria and Somerset counties attended with 7 art teachers ...

We hosted the annual First Lego League FIRST LEGO League Challenge with over 40 teams of up to 10 kids on each one, their coaches and lots of family supporters. The day is PA...