Since its founding in 1993 with 30 students in a Swissvale home, Imani Christian Academy has provided a faith-based education to underprivileged students in grades K through 12. Imani students… Read More
School leaders say the benefits of starting high school and middle school 25 minutes later — such as teens who are more alert in class and aren’t driving drowsy to… Read More
Educators, district officials, students and community members from across the county and surrounding region came out Saturday morning through freezing conditions to learn advocacy techniques for increasing state education funding… Read More
State lawmakers say they hope when Gov. Tom Wolf lays out his proposed spending plan for 2019-2020 on Tuesday, it sets the stage for budget negotiations with as little drama… Read More
Instead of only watching and playing, encourage kids to make, code, and craft their own content. During a typical day, kids and teens check out YouTube, watch TV, play video games, scroll through… Read More
In the ever-changing technological world, computer science is not only becoming more prominent in classrooms, but a staple in education. Computer science combines the principles of technology and use of computers… Read More
The extreme weather that shuttered schools across a swath of the northern United States this week spurred similar debates over when such calls are appropriate, and whether school districts today… Read More
Cancelling school is a tough decision for school administrators. It involves safety, disruption for families and lost learning time. In the past couple years, a trend has emerged where principals… Read More
This subcommittee oversees federal education programs from early education through high school, including Head Start; federal programs that support the recruitment, preparation and support of teachers and principals; and the… Read More
Education advocates say a new Education Department proposal on school spending undermines a key rule that could help ensure equitable spending for low-income students. Full Story