More than 90% of Pennsylvania kindergarten teachers agree that high quality pre-k prepares children for school success, according to a new report. The Pre-K for PA campaign and the Pennsylvania State… Read More
As the 2020 census nears, so does the redrawing of the state’s congressional and legislative maps to reflect population changes, a task that has previously led to a series of… Read More
When Sophie Huttner was 16 years old, she labored over an ethical dilemma. Her small class at Kent Place School in New Jersey was discussing a case study that concerned… Read More
By putting wearable technology to use in schools, administrators and educators may find students more engaged in physical education (PE) classes, helping children learn the importance, and the impact, of… Read More
When the Equity in IDEA policy was released in December 2016, its stated purpose was to address the “significant disproportionality in the identification, placement and discipline of students with disabilities based on… Read More
Governor Tom Wolf’s School Breakfast Initiative is providing 151 schools, including three in this region, with grants up to $5,000 to help more children start their day with a healthy… Read More
There are around 48.6 million children enrolled in public elementary and secondary education in the United States. But how much are we spending on their education? The nation spent a… Read More
The report, the contents of which were strictly dictated by Congress, includes an overview of the Title I funding formula process, an analysis of each of the four funding mechanisms… Read More
It’s no secret that intimate partner violence is a leading killer of women in the United States: More than half of homicides of women are at the hands of a… Read More
There has been a strong emphasis on innovation in recent years, but that doesn’t mean changing for change’s sake. Instead, constantly working to improve can lead to better teaching and more engaged students. Full… Read More