Sen. Andrew Dinniman (D., Chester) and Sen. Scott Martin (R., Lancaster) are drafting a bill that would cancel the state PSSA and Keystone exams for the remainder of this school year. The… Read More
Click here for a Joint Letter from PA Education Organizations being sent to Pennsylvania Legislative Leaders Regarding COVID-19.
School superintendents are desperate for clear guidance from the federal government on whether schools should close and for how long they should keep schools shuttered amid the coronavirus pandemic. Click… Read More
Pennsylvania’s Department of Health is working on a plan to open public testing sites for the coronavirus, as more services shut down and the state sees a spike in people… Read More
Governor Tom Wolf announced on Friday the two-week closure of all Pennsylvania schools beginning Monday, March 16, and the department provided initial guidance on which schools are closed, identifying essential personnel, the 180-day… Read More
Spring dates for college admissions tests are being rescheduled or postponed amid concerns about the coronavirus, while high school seniors may be allowed to take Advanced Placement exams to earn… Read More
The House and Senate have introduced bills that would provide $3 billion in the form of mandatory grant programs and flexibilities for early childhood education programs and K-12 schools. Click… Read More
Dear Members: In an effort to share some positive news during this difficult time, I would like to collect all of your innovative ideas on how, as a school… Read More
On behalf of Secretary Rivera, here is updated COVID-19 School Closure Guidance. This document includes guidance previously released (March 14), as well as guidance on new topics. PDE will continue… Read More
In an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now advising against gatherings of 50 people or more for the… Read More