Schools try to thwart a troubling trend: Childhood suicide
Suicides among children under 18 have spiked in recent years, and no patterns have emerged to define why more young people are taking their lives. The increase is forcing schools… Read More
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Editorial: In PA, new school year, old funding problem
A new school year is underway. Students have new clothes, new pencils and backpacks, and in some districts, new buildings to explore. As this new year begins, a lingering issue… Read More
PA Principals Call to Action: Graduate Requirements Bill
Dr. Healey discusses SB 1095, graduation requirements, that is coming to a vote in this webinar. Click here to view. We need your help to get this legislation passed! We… Read More
Expert: PA pension funds have underreported billions in payments
An Oxford University professor tasked with tracking spending in Pennsylvania’s pension system has concluded that the commonwealth’s two largest public funds have underreported billions of dollars they paid to private… Read More
Smart Talk: Tech schools and the labor market
Friday on Smart Talk, we are joined by area vocational schools to discuss trends and initiatives to increase enrollment. WITF, Sept. 21, 2018 Full story
The final countdown: Bills awaiting action as PA legislature’s 2017-18 session winds to a close
Hundreds of bills have been introduced in the 2017-18 legislative session, but fewer than 200 have become laws so far. As the General Assembly enters the final stretch of scheduled… Read More
Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership (PIL) Continuing Professional Education Requirements Reminder
Who must fulfill the requirements? All certified school and systems leaders who serve in the following positions in a commonwealth public school: Assistant or Vice Principal Principal Assistant Superintendent Superintendent… Read More
PIL Induction Requirements Reminder for Principals, Assistant and Vice Principals
What is the requirement? Principals, assistant principals, and vice principals are required to complete a Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)-approved Principal Induction Program and convert from an Administrative I to… Read More
Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to ban teachers from talking politics, government in school
Pennsylvania lawmaker Will Tallman is not seeking re-election in November. But if the Adams County Republican has his way, he will go out with the passage of a monumental bill… Read More
Gov. Wolf, state police announce school safety checks by state troopers
Pennsylvania State Police and Gov. Tom Wolf announced Tuesday that troopers will be conducting safety checks of every school in their coverage area at least once per shift in an… Read More