Webinar on New COVID Guidance and SB 1216
The Governor and Department of Health have issued new mitigation guidance for schools. Dr. Healey and Dr. Eshbach discuss this new guidance in their latest webinar. They also discuss the… Read More
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USDA publishes proposed rule maintaining school meal flexibilities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will publish a proposed rule maintaining flexibility in USDA child nutrition program meal requirements related to milk, grains, and sodium. The USDA also recently issued a separate rule as… Read More
Online or in school? Districts weigh options before telling PA their plans under new COVID-19 rules
The PA Department of Health and the Department of Education issued new mitigation policies that say that every school district in a county with substantial spread can make its own decision regarding… Read More
Amid school reopenings, COVID-19 liability protection a mounting concern
As the number of U.S. coronavirus deaths tops 250,000, school administrators are examining insurance policies to ensure they are covered in case someone contracts the virus at school. Typically, school… Read More
Education through the pandemic
Schools continue to grapple with unprecedented coronavirus-related issues while working to reopen buildings and continue in-person learning safely, including a now urgent backlog of infrastructure repairs that impact the ability… Read More
New limits on gatherings and an advisory to stay home: Gov. Wolf announces new steps on COVID-19
The steps include new caps on indoor and outdoor events. The stay-at-home advisory is not a shutdown order but the governor is urging residents to stay home whenever possible. Schools… Read More
Pennsylvania legislators bring attention to the issue of homelessness among students
Pennsylvania’s legislators are raising awareness about the problem of students experiencing homelessness, as members of the state House and Senate each unanimously passed resolutions introduced by Philadelphia politicians this week…. Read More
What Do Principals Want From Professional Development?
While researchers have touted the benefits of mentors and coaches for school leaders, only about a quarter of elementary school principals say they have had access to a mentor or… Read More
Over $1 million in Career and Technical Education equipment grants awarded to centers across state
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) awarded nearly $1.2 million in competitive grants to 32 Career and Technical Centers (CTC) and Area Vocational Technical Education Schools and two school districts,… Read More
Department of Education distributes safety grants to schools throughout PA
On Monday, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced the recipients of 2020-21 Safe Schools Targeted Grants. The grants are intended to help reduce violent incidents, to purchase safety and… Read More