Special education costs in Northeast Pennsylvania school districts increased by $110 million over nine years — straining budgets as districts try to deliver the education they are legally required to… Read More
Security is a top priority for school districts throughout the state, but districts in rural areas say they are often at a disadvantage when funding upgrades to school security. They’re… Read More
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 requires states to report annually to the public on the performance of each local educational agency (LEA) in the state on the… Read More
Registration is now open for the PA Principals Association’s LEAD19 Conference, October 13-14 at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, PA. Up to 70 PIL hours will be… Read More
4th grader reveals to his classmates that he is autistic during speech: ‘For a very long time, you guys have not known I had autism’ Click here for video. Source:… Read More
State Senator Andy Dinniman announced today that he is introducing legislation to require consent education in the school curriculum. Dinniman, who serves as minority chair of the Senate Education Committee,… Read More
The movement to hit the snooze button and let sleep-deprived teenagers get a later start on their school days is catching fire in Philadelphia’s western suburbs.Since 2014, a series of… Read More
New money is aimed at helping more toddlers and their families in Pennsylvania. The commonwealth is one of 10 states and D.C. to receive a $100,00 grant, which will help… Read More
State funding helps school districts and intermediate units decide what security measures they choose to implement. Lawmakers and the Wolf administration say security steps should not be directed from Harrisburg. “I… Read More
The PA Department of Education announced a new initiative that would allow economically disadvantaged high school students to take Advanced Placement exams at a reduced cost. Through a partnership with… Read More