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PA’s lack of rural broadband may be underestimated
A Penn State study of broadband access across the state, due out in January, will likely demonstrate that federal data about availability of high-speed internet is misleading, the director of… Read More
Pennsylvania’s new list of struggling schools looks beyond usual suspects
Pennsylvania released a list of 289 struggling schools Thursday that will have to develop “improvement plans” with the direction of state advisors. WHYY, Dec. 13, 2018 Full story
Opioid education a priority for Pennsylvania Department of Education
Executive Deputy Secretary David Volkman from the Pennsylvania Department of Education sat in on a roundtable discussion at Chambersburg Middle School South. According to Volkman, there is a requirement in which… Read More
Study says 2018 worst year for gun incidents in schools nationwide
The past year has seen 93 gun-related incidents in K-12 schools across the United States, the highest number since recording began in 1970 and more than double the number of… Read More
Battle over school tax hike in PA district to be heard in state court
In a case with potential statewide ramifications, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has decided a legal fight over school taxes in Lower Merion Township will be heard on its merits. WITF,… Read More
Smart Talk: Broadband access not available everywhere in PA
The Federal Communications Commission estimates about 800,000 Pennsylvanians lack access to Broadband. However, a recent Penn State study finds the number much higher at 11 million people as defined by… Read More
State offers positive budget update, but opinions conflict on what’s ahead
With six months left in the fiscal year, state lawmakers are already looking ahead to potentially difficult budget discussions. However, disagreements have surfaced on what exactly the fiscal situation will… Read More
How K–12 Schools Can Maintain Student Safety Without Undermining Privacy
Internet content monitoring can create a clash between student safety and student privacy. One one hand, teachers and parents want students to remain safe from harmful content on the internet…. Read More
State Offers Positive Budget Update, but Opinions Conflict on What’s Ahead
With six months left in the fiscal year, state lawmakers are already looking ahead to potentially difficult budget discussions. However, disagreements have surfaced on what exactly the fiscal situation will… Read More