Wolf’s first term: Wins, losses and big budget fights
Gov. Tom Wolf will be sworn in to a second term Tuesday, giving the Democrat another four years after a first term marked by both bitter fights with the Republican-controlled… Read More
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Educational Seminar – School Shooters: Who Are They and How Can They Be Identified? – March 8, 2019
The PA Psychological Association is hosting an educational seminar in partnership with WellSpan Philhaven and The Milton Hershey School called, “School Shooters: Who Are They and How Can They Be… Read More
All Concerns Are ‘Safe2Say’ With New Statewide Hotline For Pennyslvania Schools
Pennsylvania schools are getting ready for a new system for students and others to report concerns about safety or troubling behavior that’s slated to go live across the state Jan…. Read More
Why some colleges don’t rely on SAT or ACT scores
The recent controversy surrounding a Florida high school student fighting a claim she cheated on the SAT after her score rose by 300 points brings to mind an ongoing question: Are such… Read More
‘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
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