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Lehigh University Special Education Law Conference

The Lehigh University Special Education Law Conference is a one-day program that provides a year-in-review case law keynote and various break-out sessions on Friday, May 8, 2020 from 8:30 a.m…. Read More

‘We’re ready for some change’: PA educators want to see climate change included in new PA science st

Many of Pennsylvania’s science educators welcome the opportunity to revamp the standards, saying Tuesday that the guidelines governing their work are out-of-touch with current technology and environmental science research. During… Read More

Pennsylvania’s plan for toxic schools raises questions

Legislators agree that Pennsylvania’s toxic schools – plagued with lead, asbestos and mold – need remediation, but House Republicans said that increasing the state’s debt load to do it seems like the… Read More

PDE Update: Coronavirus Guidance and Resources

Attention School Leaders: You are likely aware of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, that has become prevalent in other countries around the world. I’d like to provide an update of what… Read More

Two visions of school safety dominate House and Senate hearings

As they grilled Pennsylvania’s top education officials in budget hearings, Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Harrisburg both said the state needs to put aside more money to improve school safety. … Read More

NASSP – DPOY Application Open – Honoring principals who embrace learning through technology

Attention Secondary Members: The NASSP Digital Principal of the Year (DPOY) application is now open. The DPOY program honors three principals who exhibit bold, creative leadership in their drive to… Read More

PA gives out school safety funding for a second year, demands remain strong

For a second year, Pennsylvania’s School Safety and Security Committee has approved more than $60 million in school safety funding, which was announced Wednesday. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and… Read More

Gov. Tom Wolf wants full-day kindergarten in every PA school district. Delivering it might not be th

Although most Pennsylvania districts provide full-day kindergarten, those that don’t say it’s a challenge due to lack of money and space — and question how they would implement a proposal… Read More

Here’s How Schools Are Preparing To Deal With The Coronavirus

Districts across the country are asking how to prevent both the illness and disruptive school closures. Click Here for full story. Source: Huffpost, February 29, 2020.

U.S. schools start planning for possible spread of coronavirus

Schools across the United States are canceling trips abroad, preparing online lessons and even rethinking “perfect attendance” awards as they brace for the possibility that the new coronavirus could begin… Read More