Gov. Shapiro signs remainder of budget
Progress has been made at the State Capitol as Governor Josh Shapiro signs several major bipartisan bills, tying up the final loose ends for the delayed 2023-2024 budget. Shapiro worked… Read More
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Here’s how the Feds are spending $277M for academic recovery
Evidence-based reading instruction and professional development for math teachers are among the priorities the U.S. Department of Education is supporting with its latest round of grants focused on piloting and… Read More
How do students overcome barriers to learning like hunger, homelessness?
Homelessness, food insecurity, exposure to violence and access to healthcare – all barriers to young people learning in school. Kids living in poverty is behind many of these challenges. These… Read More
New PSSA results show some scores are rebounding, but kids are still behind
After plummeting during the pandemic, the latest Pennsylvania standardized test scores show signs of progress: Year over year, math scores are up. Click here for full article. (Subscription may be… Read More
New report details lack of internet, resources at rural PA school districts
Students attending rural school districts across Pennsylvania often grapple with limited internet access and are offered fewer school-based resources such as psychologists and counselors, according to a new report released… Read More
PA Senate committee advances bill strengthening penalty for school swatting
Pennsylvania state senators showed bipartisan support for a bill proposing to add a felony penalty for threatening violence on a school in the wake of a series of swatting incidents… Read More
Some Midstate school district test scores lag behind state average
Standardized test scores from the 2022-2023 school year are out. The Pennsylvania Department of Education says English, math and science scores have improved statewide, but not all Midstate school districts… Read More
Continuing resolution secures federal education funds through February 2
Federal funding for education will continue at the fiscal year 2023 level at least through February 2, according to an agreement by Congress. President Joe Biden signed the bill Thursday…. Read More
Bills introduced to bring student mental health days to Pennsylvania
State Senators John I. Kane and Judy Schwank have teamed up to introduce new legislation that will allow K-12 students to take excused mental health days in Pennsylvania. Click here… Read More
Bill seeking to reduce teacher shortage in Pennsylvania advances
The “Teacher Pipeline” Bill, introduced as part of an effort to reduce the teacher shortage in Pennsylvania by funding student teaching positions, passed the Pennsylvania Senate this week. Click here… Read More