National News: Five proven benefits of play
A new paper in the journal Pediatrics summarizes the evidence for letting kids let loose. “Play is not frivolous,” the paper insists, twice. “It is brain building.” The authors —… Read More
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Proposal would give school districts option to send school work home
A pilot program allowing school districts to send school work home with students during cancellations ended at the end of last school year. Now, state Representative Kristin Phillips-Hill wants (R-York… Read More
Snow makeup days could become a thing of the past with schoolwork-at-home proposal
State Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill, R-York County, is looking to give schools an option that allows them to give students school work to do at home for up to five days… Read More
With new proposal, trauma-informed care could become standard in PA schools
If a pair of powerful Pennsylvania state senators get their way, a burgeoning approach to managing student behavior could become a mandate. The central plank of their proposal is a… Read More
As Wolf, Wagner spar over school funding, local districts hope for more money
As the race for Pennsylvania’s governor heats up over school funding, local district administrators hope to raise awareness to the need for more state money to cover unfunded mandates. Pennsylvania… Read More
Later school start times a dream for teens, but a logistical nightmare for districts
With many schools starting class around 7:30 a.m., that makes it difficult for teens to get the eight to 10 hours of sleep recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics…. Read More
Lawmaker looks to deflate golden parachutes
In a memo to other lawmakers, PA Rep. Brad Roae, R-Crawford, said his plan would bar districts from giving severance packages to superintendents. The legislation would also bar school districts from… Read More
Are we serving up healthy school lunches?
School lunch is supposed to be a time for students to take a break from class, socialize with their friends, and eat a nourishing meal. The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act… Read More
Athletic co-ops have pros, cons
A common argument against co-ops — either in athletics or band — is that participation from the non-host school in the co-op would quickly dwindle. And there is anecdotal evidence… Read More
With danger of concussions better known, high school football programs take notice
As research continues into the effect of concussions and other head injuries on former NFL players, the effects – and some of the worry – are trickling down to the… Read More