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2 high school football players die in separate on-field accidents across nation
Peter Webb, a sophomore at Southwest Covenant in Oklahoma, and Alex Miller, a senior at Roane County High School in West Virginia, both died after sustaining injuries during school football… Read More
Apps that connect teachers and parents can help overcome language barriers
Increasingly, technology is being used to connect schools, students and parents with each other as well as a number of outside resources. Student badges, which can be used as students… Read More
A clash on cyber charters kicks off fall legislative session in Harrisburg
As lawmakers in Pennsylvania return to Harrisburg this week, it’s stories like these that will fuel what’s expected to be one of the Capitol’s biggest debates this fall. Amid a larger… Read More
PA’s charter schools say Gov. Wolf is attacking them and trying to limit choices for parents
Gov. Tom Wolf has touted the decision to charge new fees on charter schools and prospective cyber charter schools as a necessary financial step but critics don’t see it that… Read More
2019 Standards Aligned System Institute: Bridging the Skills Gap…A Pathway to Employability
The Pennsylvania Department of Education’s 2019 SAS Institute, Bridging the Skills Gap…A Pathway to Employability, will be held December 8 10, 2019, with optional half-day sessions on December 11. An… Read More
Health secretary: Every school needs a concussion management team
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is getting the word out about resources available for students with traumatic brain injuries. Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine says it is vital that every… Read More
National News: States boost computer science education efforts
Only 45% of high schools in the U.S. teach computer science, and females and minority students are still underrepresented in these classes, according to a report released Wednesday by Code.org… Read More
Accommodations for 2020 State Assessment
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is offering the following opportunity to participate in a webinar on accommodations for the 2020 state assessments. This training will be recorded and posted… Read More
Teacher of the Year
The Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year (PA-TOY) Program recognizes excellence in teaching by honoring K-12 teachers in public education who have made outstanding academic contributions to Pennsylvania’s school-aged children. It… Read More