Pennsylvania commission discusses education funding issues
The Basic Education Funding Commission held a hearing on Thursday to address issues circulating in the education industry. Click here for full article. Source: WTAJ, November 9, 2023.
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Biden administration announces $334M to hire police officers, improve security at schools
The provision of more than $334 million in grants through the Justice Department aims to help law enforcement agencies hire new officers, as well as boost school safety and advance… Read More
Here’s what Biden’s AI executive order could mean for schools
In an executive order signed Monday, President Joe Biden directed his administration to create resources to help teachers implement educational tools that rely on artificial intelligence, such as personalized tutoring… Read More
Bill repealing ban on religious garb worn by teachers goes to Shapiro’s desk
The House of Representatives on Monday voted 201-1 to give final approval to a bill that repeals a section of the state’s school code from 1949 that penalized a teacher… Read More
PA Senate panel hears about bill to boost literacy
SB801 would implement an evidence-based reading curricula in schools, require a universal screening in the first 30 days of a school year to identify struggling readers and then provide intervention… Read More
This teacher shortage solution has gone viral. But does it work?
There are an estimated 55,000 vacant teaching positions in U.S. schools, according to the tracker teachershortages.com. One possible solution has gone viral: Grow Your Own programs. Click here for full… Read More
Pennsylvania bill would mandate schools start later
Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) says her bill would require the instructional day for public secondary school to begin no earlier than 8:15 a.m. Click here for full article. Source: ABC27… Read More
Casey introduces legislation to combat bullying
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced legislation Tuesday that would help schools combat bullying. The Safe Schools Improvement Act would make school districts adopt codes of conduct that would prohibit… Read More
We the people: Openings of U.S., state constitutions could become fixtures at PA school entrances
Public schools would be required to display the opening lines of the United States and Pennsylvania constitutions near the entrance to their buildings under legislation that won state Senate passage… Read More
Western PA schools are seeing more students act out since the pandemic. Now they’re changing how they discipline them
Over the past few years many Pittsburgh-area schools have reexamined their discipline policies. They are moving away from zero tolerance practices to instead implement restorative justice programs. Click here for… Read More