Joint Letter from Education Organizations to Legislative Leaders Regarding COVID-19
Click here for a Joint Letter from PA Education Organizations being sent to Pennsylvania Legislative Leaders Regarding COVID-19.
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Superintendents to Trump Administration: Give Us Clear Direction on Closures
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
Coronavirus update: State to open virus testing sites
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
Department of Education Issues Guidance on Student Instruction During COVID-19 School Closures
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
SAT and ACT college tests canceled because of virus fears
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
Third coronavirus assistance package could include additional $3B for schools
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
School Leader Strategies for Engaging Their Staff and School Community During Covid 19 Situation
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
COVID-19 Response Efforts
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
CDC recommends against gatherings of 50 or more, as states close bars and restaurants
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
Americans brace for new life of no school and growing dread
Millions of Americans braced for the week ahead with no school for their children for weeks to come, no clue how to effectively do their jobs without child care, and… Read More