Fourth grader reveals to classmates that he is autistic in powerful speech
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
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Dinniman to introduce consent education bill
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
Two more districts hit the snooze button on school start times
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 to help toddlers’ education and health in Pennsylvania
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
Can more be done to keep schools safe?
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
New state plan would provide AP testing for low income students at reduced cost
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
Why Are So Many Teen Athletes Struggling With Depression?
When high-school sports replicate the training methods and intensity seen at the college level, players feel the toll. Click here for full article. Source: The Atlantic, April 17, 2019.
20 years on, Columbine survivors tell Parkland students: ‘We’re sorry we couldn’t stop it.’
Columbine and Parkland. Two high school massacres, two communities changed forever. Two fateful days, two decades apart. Tragic bookends in American history. Click here for full article. Source: CNN, April… Read More
Dealing with the complicated issue of school violence
School violence is, without a doubt, one of the most discussed and least understood of all the crises facing education in our country. Everyone agrees that mass shootings, bullying, assaults… Read More
PASA Aspiring To Leadership Workshops
The PASA Aspiring to Leadership Workshops provide a focused and practical lens into current cabinet level and superintendent roles and responsibilities. Mock interviews are facilitated at the Central Office Workshop… Read More