Vaping Bill Advances
On February 28, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance the “Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act,” which would prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products to youth. The… Read More
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F21 Education Budget
On February 10, 2020, the Trump Administration released its FY21 Budget, which cuts the U.S. Department of Education funding by nearly 8 percent. The proposal consolidates 29 major K-12 programs… Read More
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