‘Safe2Say’ will soon kick off across Pennsylvania
In just a few days, a new initiative gets underway in the commonwealth to keep kids safe across the state. It’s a program that has already been proven to save… Read More
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Lack of funding poses challenges for expanding broadband access in PA
A group representing rural Pennsylvanians says expanding high speed broadband internet access in the state needs to be a priority this year, but acknowledges funding for infrastructure upgrades continues to… Read More
Committee chairmanships announced in the PA Senate
Sen. Ryan Aument, R-Lancaster County, will take over as the chamber’s education committee chairman after serving as the committee’s vice chair in the last session. Pennlive, Jan. 7. 2019 Full… Read More
Principal turnover highest in PA cities, study says, and school leaders may be getting whiter, too
When a principal leaves a school, research suggests that students tend to suffer. And a new study of K-12 schools in Pennsylvania shows that principals are more mobile in big,… Read More
Educators urge Wolf to up funding for special education
Education advocates want Gov. Tom Wolf to include increased funding in the next state budget for some of the state’s most marginalized students. A letter to the governor from the Education… Read More
Lehigh Valley teacher unions have dodged political blow from Janus decision
Lehigh Valley teachers appear to be sticking with their unions and not opting out of membership six months after a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court against requiring “fair… Read More
The problem with high-stakes testing and women in STEM
NYC high school entrance exam finds brightest girls do better in STEM classes than on standardized entrance exams. Full Story
Coaching Teachers To Become Powerful Users of Classroom Tech
Classrooms across the U.S. have increased access to technology for learning, but that doesn’t mean devices and apps are always being used well. Full Story
“Safe2Say Something” Anonymous Reporting System to Launch in January 2019
In June 2018, Gov. Tom Wolf signed school safety legislation as part of a response spurred by the Parkland High School in Florida’s horrific shooting in February 2018 that killed… Read More
Five Ways to Nurture Compassion in Kids
There are many stories about people who have made a difference that come from individuals or groups that have experienced hardship as they strive to overcome those hardships. For your… Read More