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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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