Dear Colleagues: I know this message finds you working tirelessly to conclude a school year without precedent, while you prepare your students, staff, and community for the uncertainty that may… Read More
As Pennsylvania continues to address public health and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tom Wolf today signed a state budget that will provide 12 months of sustained public education… Read More
For many key leadership and administration staff, the long holiday weekend was anything but relaxing. It was spent negotiating a 2020-21 state budget and accompanying legislation. While a lot of… Read More
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued guidelines to help schools and workplaces determine whether they are ready to open for business. It provided six “decision trees”… Read More
The CDC has released a list of guiding principals for schools to consider whenever they begin to reopen for in-person learning amid the coronavirus pandemic. Click Here for full story…. Read More
PDE has posted new guidance regarding Keystone Exams on the COVID-19 FAQ website
The PA Department of Education has made several updates to the guidance and FAQ on the website. Updated topics include: OCDEL Continuity of Education Distributing Technology Fingerprinting English Learners –… Read More
The PA Principals Association’s 2020 election was completed on Friday, May 15, 2020, at 10 a.m. The results were certified by Vote-Now and approved by the 2020 Nominations Chair, Paul… Read More
Together with the Learning Policy Institute (LPI), NASSP has just released “Supporting a Strong, Stable Principal Workforce: What Matters and What Can Be Done,” the final report in their research… Read More
The U.S. Education Department has approved the state’s request for $523 million in one-time federal aid to help schools respond to the impacts of Covid-19. Click Here for Full Story…. Read More