PIAA issues word of caution to schools considering secession
“Should a school wish to form its own organization, that school must train and certify its own officials, develop its own rules, get its own insurance and defend any litigation… Read More
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New state law addresses school safety
Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Bryan Cutler, of Peach Bottom, that allows school boards to enter executive session to discuss safety and security matters was approved by Gov. Tom Wolf… Read More
Minutes without checking email or IM
There’s no getting over the fact that you need to use email and other communication tools to do your job. And despite all the outcries over email taking over our… Read More
PIAA changes transfer rule, adds competitive balance formula
The PIAA passed two serious policy proposals on Wednesday that could drastically affect competitive balance in Pennsylvania high school sports. York Daily Record, July 19, 2018 Full story
Report: PA’s on-time budget is part of a broader trend
State lawmakers — particularly the ones running for office — have spent the last month touting the fact they passed a budget ahead of schedule after a decade of regular… Read More
8 Approaches That Are Making a Difference in Public Education
News articles often highlight the challenges educators face and the ways in which students are not achieving. This kind of coverage is important; talking about challenges is critical to shining… Read More
National News: Secret Service guides schools on assessing student threat
The U.S. Secret Service offered help Thursday to school districts struggling with how to recognize students at risk of becoming the next school shooter. Associated Press, July 17, 2018 Full… Read More
Local lawmaker proposing new legislation to improve school safety
A local lawmaker is proposing new legislation in Harrisburg to improve school safety. State Rep. Jason Ortitay’s legislation calls for the creation of special threat assessment teams at every school… Read More
Perceived private school edge has some PIAA affiliates speaking about ‘secession’
While the PIAA has proposed remedies via rule changes to toughen transfer guidance (which could be approved as soon as Wednesday at its bimonthly board meeting also in State College),… Read More
Pa. bets on residency model to boost teacher prep programs
With Pennsylvania licensing fewer and fewer teachers, the state recently announced it will send $2 million in federal aid to eight colleges and universities in hopes of boosting their teacher… Read More