Act 158 Stakeholder Session
On behalf of the Secretary of Education, Pedro A. Rivera, you have been invited to participate in a Stakeholder Feedback Session to discuss the proposed assessment cut scores and guidelines… Read More
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Gov. Wolf set to discuss charter school reform package
Governor Tom Wolf is set to discuss his charter school reform package and encourage new legislation. Right now there are almost 200 charter schools in Pennsylvania but the Governor says… Read More
Turzai’s vouchers bill is on deck in the PA House next week. Let’s send it to the back of the class.
In a recent Philadelphia Inquirer opinion piece, Turzai, R-Allegheny, touted our state “as a gold standard with respect to funding public school districts,” completely ignoring the fact that Pennsylvania is home… Read More
School psychologists in short supply as need rises
It is notable that one in five youth in our country experience a mental health disorder, and about 80% of those who need mental health support do not receive it…. Read More
PA Principals Association To Host Winter Mentor Program
The newly updated National Mentor Training and Certification Program ™ is coming to Zone 2 this winter! Take advantage of the opportunity to advance your career and strengthen the leadership… Read More
The changing face of school leadership
Along with approaches to the overall K-12 school model in recent years, approaches to leadership have shifted as well.Click here for full article. Source: EDUCATIONDIVE, Nov. 14, 2019.
Senate bill would require schools to monitor student social media
In the wake of recent mass shootings in Texas, Republican Sen. John Cornyn has introduced the Restoring, Enhancing, Strengthening and Promoting Our Nation’s Safety Efforts (RESPONSE) Act, which includes a… Read More
Inaction on school funding in Pennsylvania could lead…schools into distress, academic report warns
“A Tale of Haves and Have-Nots: The Financial Future of Pennsylvania School Districts” is more than just a forecast of doom and gloom. The 28-page report published by the Temple University Center… Read More
Environmental Literacy and Preparedness Survey
Dear Educator/Administrator, We request that you – or the appropriate district staff-person – complete the voluntary Environmental Literacy Indicator Tool (ELIT) by November 15, 2019 to provide important information about activities related… Read More
For special-needs kids, post-graduation plans need to hatch in middle school
Federal law allows children with disabilities to attend school until age 21. In the Philadelphia School District, 1,654 students ages 18 to 21 have special needs, including 302 that have… Read More