New tip line for school threats in place
The anonymous tip line for passing on possible school threats has been used more than 400 times since it launched last Monday, Joe Grace, a spokesman for Attorney General Josh… Read More
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Bush Institute helps districts revamp principal recruitment, training
Between 2014 and 2016, almost half the principals in Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS), located outside Richmond, Virginia, either retired or left the district at a time when schools were… Read More
Safe 2 Say Something Resource Portal Available
In June 2018, Gov. Tom Wolf signed school safety legislation as part of a response spurred by the February 2018 horrific shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland,… Read More
Question raised by escalating school safety concerns: Should voting booths be expelled?
Statewide, more than 15% of polling places appear to be in schools, according to a rough estimate by the Pennsylvania Department of State, which oversees elections. It’s unclear how many… Read More
Governor announces $8.7M in targeted grants to expand computer science classes, training at 765 scho
Building on his commitment to prepare students to use computers and technology in their careers, Governor Tom Wolf on Jan. 17 announced $8.7 million in targeted grants to expand computer… Read More
What does the government shutdown mean for administrators?
As the nation continues to deal with the longest partial federal government shutdown in history, most school leaders aren’t very concerned about how school operations will be affected this year… Read More
‘Safe 2 Say Something’ app adds extra protection for students
The program which started Monday was created by the attorney generals’ office to help prevent and report dangerous situations in and out of classrooms. Anyone can make an anonymous tip… Read More
Call for Presenters for LEAD19 PA Principals Association Conference – Deadline is Feb. 28
The Pennsylvania Principals Association is requesting small group session proposals for its LEAD19 State Conference, Oct. 13-14 at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel in State College, PA. The sessions… Read More
Why U.S. classrooms are starting to resemble arcades
Peek inside your average classroom these days, and you’re likely to see teachers using apps, websites and software that borrow elements from video games to connect with students living technology-infused… Read More
When half the kids are in poverty, our fractured towns can offer no future
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, today and throughout this year, will explore the data tying childhood deprivation to a host of other problems, and delve into a dozen communities in which half… Read More