How Movement and Exercise Help Kids Learn
Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki was a rising star in the field of memory when she looked around and realized that her lifestyle wasn’t sustainable. Full Story
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PA Leadership: Providing Equitable Access through Analysis of Academic Texts (Act 45/48 credit)
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced the second cohort of the PA Leadership: Providing Equitable Access through Analysis of Academic Texts. The purpose of this training is to assist… Read More
Groups want probe into DeVos stance on states using federal funds to arm teachers
A letter obtained by ABC News and sent Tuesday to the Education Department’s acting inspector general argues that DeVos broke federal law when she said it was not within the department’s… Read More
IFO says though economy has slowed slightly, state finances are stable
Ahead of next month’s state budget negotiations, Pennsylvania’s Independent Fiscal Office has released a report reassuring lawmakers that revenues are stable. They came in nearly $900 million higher than expected… Read More
Census advocates request $12.8 million in funding, or $1 for every person in PA
As the 2020 Census draws closer, advocates are appealing to state lawmakers to add $12.8 million in funding to the state budget to support outreach efforts. PennLive, May 20, 2019… Read More
How ‘lunch shaming’ is facing scrutiny around the U.S.
It’s difficult to gauge the prevalence among the nation’s thousands of schools. But in 2011, a majority of districts surveyed said they had unpaid meal charges, according to a study… Read More
Teen suicide and mental health
The nation’s medical system falls far short of meeting the demand for teen mental health services because cases of suicide and psychiatric disorders are skyrocketing, underscoring a public health crisis… Read More
The School Shooting America Forgot
In the year since 10 people were killed at a Texas high school, the press mostly stayed away. That’s what community members wanted. Click here for full article. Source: The… Read More
Pa. House takes first step toward charter school overhaul
A state House committee has moved a group of bills that would significantly change how Pennsylvania oversees its charter schools. Click here for full article. Source: WITF, May 14, 2019.
Schools Turn to Technology to Reduce Toll During Shootings
Efforts to combat the intractable problem of school shootings are starting to shift from preventing the violence to reducing the number of victims through technology that speeds up law enforcement’s… Read More