Gov. Tom Wolf, Scott Wagner divided over how to make schools safer
The rash of school shootings that averaged one a week in the first 21 weeks of this year — most notably ones in Florida, Texas, and Maryland — has raised… Read More
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As costs skyrocket, Pennsylvania’s share of special education funding has fallen
According to a new report by the Education Law Center and the statewide coalition PA Schools Work, spending on special education has risen among the state’s 500 school districts. But… Read More
Where Gov. Tom Wolf, Scott Wagner clash on school funding
As voters do their homework to decide which gubernatorial candidate they’ll support on Nov. 6, those who place a high importance on education can see clear differences between Democratic Gov…. Read More
School transportation funding mistakes hurting classrooms, auditor says
Poor record keeping could be leading to a lack of funding for Pennsylvania schools. Auditor General Eugene DePasquale said his office is looking into school transportation funds, and the numbers… Read More
Wolf signs Keystone reprieve among other bills
Gov. Tom Wolf signed a cascade of bills passed by the Legislature in the last hours of the 2018-19 legislative session, including a measure that diminishes the importance of standardize… Read More
Gov. Wolf Signs SB1095
The PA Principals Association applauds the victory for all Pennsylvania students with Gov. Tom Wolf’s signing of Senate Bill 1095. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Tom McGarrigle, provides Pennsylvania students… Read More
Register Today for the 2nd Conference on Education and Poverty
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 2nd Conference on Education and Poverty to be held from November 29-December 1, 2018 at Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Last year, the inaugural Conference on Education… Read More
Results: One-third 11th graders not proficient in algebra, biology
Roughly one-third of the state’s 11th-graders failed to demonstrate proficiency on the state’s Keystone Exams for algebra and biology, the state Department of Education announced Tuesday. Students did slightly better… Read More
School Bus Safety Week
About 1.5 million kids ride school buses in Pennsylvania every day. Parents put their trust in bus drivers to get them there safely. This week is National Bus Safety Week. PAHomePage.com, Oct…. Read More
‘Spectacular’ growth in teaching profession, but big changes are afoot, landmark Penn study says
The teaching profession is transforming, according to research to be released Tuesday: It is larger than ever, but more unstable; it’s attracting more educators of color than ever, but losing… Read More