Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday proposed using $1 billion in state funding, typically set aside for capital projects, to remediate lead- and asbestos-tainted schools, an issue that has been particularly… Read More
Pennsylvania’s charter school law is 23 years old. Yet many questions remain about what charter schools are, who they serve and why they exist. Click Here for full story. Source:… Read More
The Pennsylvania Department of Education on Tuesday announced more than $925,000 in competitive grants for schools across the state to purchase new food service equipment for cafeterias. Click Here for full story…. Read More
Six school districts in Bucks and Eastern Montgomery counties were recently awarded PAsmart targeted state grants that will be used to expand computer science classes and teacher training. A total… Read More
An update by the education advocacy groups representing over a dozen petitioners in a public school funding lawsuit against the state is expected in the coming days. Click Here for… Read More
The current system — created by Aument’s 2012 bill — is based half on in-class observation and half on students’ performance on standardized testing. The new iteration would change that to… Read More
With budget season approaching, Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration is developing a plan to help deal with aging school buildings plagued by environmental problems, including lead paint and asbestos insulation, his… Read More
Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Mike Turzai’s legacy on education policy boils down to two words: school choice. The Allegheny County Republican — who announced Thursday he won’t seek re-election after eight… Read More
Court cases highlight a key question facing educators and students around the country: Where does a coach cross the line that separates demanding coaching in a competitive, aggressive sport from… Read More
Three school districts in Western Pennsylvania were identified on a national report showing stark economic differences between neighboring districts. ”Fault Lines,” released Thursday by the nonprofit EdBuild, named America’s 50 “most… Read More