Schools wrestle with fairness of closures during outbreak
As more schools across the United States close their doors because of the coronavirus, they are confronted with a dilemma in weighing whether to shut down and move classes online,… Read More
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Coronavirus conference in Hershey highlights gaps in plans, lack of answers
When should school officials cancel events or close schools because of the coronavirus? How long will the hand sanitizer shortage last? When will people worried they might have the coronavirus… Read More
: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: State Regulations that Exceed Federal Requirements
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as amended, requires the Pennsylvania Department of Education to identify to school entities and local educational agencies regulations, rules, and policies that are… Read More
Resources from the PA Dept. of Health website regarding Covid19
Dear Members: The following resources are from the PA Dept of Health website regarding Covid19. As new information becomes available from the Department of Health, CDC and/or PDE, we will… Read More
Coronavirus has shut down schools and events. Here’s why that helps, short- and long-term
Trips are being canceled. A few schools have closed. Employees are being urged to work from home. A fair question is: Why? Sure, these measures would prevent some coronavirus infections… Read More
What an accurate census means
A snapshot of America that determines how much state and federal money communities get to buy fire apparatus, how much the county gets to invest in infrastructure, how many students… Read More
As schools close due to coronavirus, nearly 300 million kids aren’t in class
As cases of coronavirus disease continue to be identified in countries around the world, the effort to stem its spread has kept some 290 million students home from school. According… Read More
$50 million-plus in U.S. emergency funds to fight coronavirus headed to Pennsylvania
At least $50 million in emergency U.S. funds will be earmarked for Pennsylvania’s fight against the coronavirus as the state ramps up preparedness for a potential outbreak, state Budget Secretary… Read More
Wolf Administration Confirms Two Presumptive Positive Cases of COVID-19
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today confirmed the first two presumptive positive cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Pennsylvania and reminded residents that the commonwealth is prepared to… Read More
Call for Presenters for LEAD20 PA Principals Association Conference – Deadline is March 10, 2020
The Pennsylvania Principals Association is requesting small group session proposals for its LEAD20 State Conference. The sessions must focus on one of the following four conference strands: Strategic/Cultural Leadership Systems… Read More