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
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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
Editorial: Guns, crumbling buildings: School safety requires an enlightened approach
We take note of that to underscore that “school safety” is a very broad subject, one that can easily be colored by current events. In the aftermath of a school… Read More
USDA releases income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced school meals
The Pennsylvania Department of Education today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released federal income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price school meals and free milk… Read More
Senate Bill Removes Heavy Focus on Standardized Testing as Graduation Requirement
In June, the state Senate overwhelmingly approved Senate Bill 1095, which allows students who do not score proficient on the Keystone Exams to demonstrate their readiness to graduate through alternative… Read More
Amendments to compulsory attendance and truancy laws through Act 39 of 2018
Act 39 of 2018 (Act 39), which was signed into law on June 22, 2018, includes multiple amendments to the Pennsylvania Public School Code (School Code). Several of these amendments… Read More
Some midstate schools take precautions to prevent spread of measles
Students in Pennsylvania schools are required by the state health department to have both doses of the vaccine — which includes measles, mumps and rubella — and must have at… Read More
Has there been a return to ‘pauper schools’ in Pennsylvania? A brief history of public education in
Does every student in Pennsylvania have the right to the same quality of education regardless of the wealth of their family and community? That question is at the heart of… Read More
School safety task force report gets OK from school boards group, which adds two suggestions
The school safety task force report to enhance the safety of Pennsylvania schools was on target in its call for more funding and recognition there is not a one-size-fits-all solution… Read More
Map: What it costs to educate children in Pennsylvania, district by district
If you think it takes a lot of money to get a child ready for school, consider how much money it takes to get a school ready for a child…. Read More