State senators want to revise system for school facilities funding
If a bipartisan coalition of state senators get their way, the PlanCon program will be back soon in a new and improved form. State senators, led by Democrat Vincent Hughes… Read More
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The big jobs of small-town principals
Rural school leaders have some of the most complex roles in education — and some of the highest attrition. Full Story
Student safety: Should U.S. adopt stiffer penalties for breaking bus laws?
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the penalties of driving around a stopped school bus in Pennsylvania include a $250 fine, five points on your driving record, and a… Read More
Penn State study says most of PA lacks access to high-speed broadband
Statewide research from Penn State finds that there’s a severe lack of connectivity to high-speed broadband internet for much of Pennsylvania. The preliminary results of the study suggest that the… Read More
PA pressing schools to ensure special ed students aren’t on their own
After a pair of state investigations, the Pennsylvania Bureau of Special Education will send new guidelines to school districts across the state on how to identify and serve students who… Read More
Contingency Funds for Extraordinary Expenses
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) began accepting applications for the Special Education Contingency Funds for Extraordinary Expenses on November 19, 2018. Interested local educational agencies (LEAs) will have until… Read More
Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA) 1.0 Percent Participation Cap Justification
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) 1.0 Percent Participation Cap requirements for local educational agencies (LEAs) administering the Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA) for students with significant cognitive disabilities… Read More
How to Build a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom Where All Learners Feel Safe
In the United States, 34 million children have had at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE) — ranging from abuse or neglect to parental incarceration or addiction. Full Story
3 lessons from data on how students are actually using educational apps and software at school
Teachers and students aren’t using all the pricey software that school budgets buy, researchers say. Full Story
Harvard Study Shows the Dangers of Early School Enrollment
Every parent knows the difference a year makes in the development and maturity of a young child. A one-year-old is barely walking while a two-year-old gleefully sprints away from you…. Read More