Gov. Wolf highlights Philly school conditions in severance tax push
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf visited a school in South Philadelphia Thursday to stump for his severance tax proposal. Full Story
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School Safety: How school construction is changing due to security concerns
In this time of mass shootings, schools are feeling the pressure to make changes to how schools are constructed in an effort to keep intruders out. WPSU, March 21, 2019… Read More
Bill would require hands-only CPR in PA high schools
Senate Bill 115 just passed the chamber’s education committee unanimously, seeking to require hands-only CPR training for every high school student in Pennsylvania; it was proposed by Delaware County Republican… Read More
School Safety: As court case on arming teachers continues, PA schools use other ways to stay safe
While at least one Pennsylvania school district wants to allow teachers and staff to be armed, other districts, including Saint Marys, are taking different approaches to school safety. Armed school… Read More
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: State Regulations that Exceed Federal Requirements
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as amended, requires the Pennsylvania Department of Education to identify to school entities and local educational agencies regulations, rules, and policies that are… Read More
Join us for the next Ask the Author Zoom Webinar – March 21 from 12-1 p.m.
As part of the PA Principals Association’s Strategic Plan, we have initiated a Zoom Webinar for our magazine authors and members called Ask the Author. The first one was held… Read More
Peer Monitors Compliance Monitoring Training
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is responsible for ensuring all school districts and charter schools administer special education programs and services that are in compliance with state and federal laws… Read More
School safety: Students, teachers & administrators reflect on safety in an era of mass shootings
For many schools, shootings like the ones in Parkland and Newtown have led to a new reality of locked doors, armed guards and intruder drills. School districts across the country… Read More
House moves Janus-enforcing bill, but a veto likely looms
For the second year in a row, state House Republicans are trying to pass a bill that would require union employers to let new hires know they can opt out… Read More
Therapy dogs give students educational boost in schools
Because dogs give their affection unconditionally and are completely non-judgmental, it can be very helpful for students who are nervous reading aloud or have other reading difficulties to read aloud… Read More