FROM THE PUBLISHER
Welcome to the fall issue of
IN Chartiers Valley.
Don’t miss our Fall Festival Guide
to kick off the season! Celebrate
autumn’s onset with delicious food and
drink, apples, pumpkins, Halloween
hayrides, bundles of cornstalks and more.
Fall is also a special time of year when
there’s no better place to be than outside
in the sunshine and crisp air, exploring
local farmers markets that showcase
the bounty of late summer and fall.
See our listing of local farmers markets
that will keep your produce basket overflowing.
As the kids head back to school and college, be sure to read our
Education Special Section, “Technology in the Classroom—Changing the
Future of Teaching and Learning.” Experts believe the human psychology
of learning has seen little change over time, but external factors—including
the digital revolution—have shaped the way in which we learn and teach.
Technology has brought about exciting and innovative ways for personalized
learning, yet one constant remains: the critical role of teachers. Human
interactions are undoubtedly crucial both inside and outside of the classroom.
The inspiration and support provided by teachers is what can make a student
successful, even if that student is provided all other tools and opportunities
needed to succeed.
Wishing you a fabulous fall!
Publisher
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