Child well-being study ranks Pennsylvania 17th overall
The annual report Kids Count shows the commonwealth fares better than most by making gains in education, but continues to show poor numbers in economic well-being. WESA, June 29, 2018… Read More
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State to sort out charter school payments
Fallout from a Commonwealth Court ruling that changed how public school districts calculate tuition payments to charter schools is causing problems for both the charter schools and about 80% of… Read More
Seeking Superintendent of Schools for the West Perry School District (Perry County, PA)
The West Perry School District, is looking for its next Superintendent of Schools. The anticipated appointment is on or about January, 2019. The school district currently serves approximately 2648. students… Read More
Janus Decision BEC
Click here for the Basic Education Circular (BEC) that has been approved by the Chief Counsel’s Office to post relative to the decision issued Wednesday by the U.S. Supreme Court… Read More
Code Now. Pay Tuition Later.
Coding schools are offering free classes in exchange for a percentage of future income. But at what cost? Full Story
Director of Membership Job Opening at PA Principals Association
The Pennsylvania Principals Association, a Non-profit association, has an immediate full time opening for a Director of Membership. Ideal candidate possesses knowledge and experience with recruiting and retaining members as… Read More
Beyond the data: LNP to delve into teen suicide, bullying in three-day series starting Sunday
The 2017 Pennsylvania Youth Survey attempts to find out why by asking kids in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12, tough — and sometimes uncomfortable — questions about their mental… Read More
PA labor unions say Supreme Court ruling won’t change their roles
Pennsylvania labor unions vowed to keep doing their job representing workers after Tuesday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that government workers can no longer be required to contribute to labor unions… Read More
How transparent is school data when parents can’t find it or understand it?
It’s tough to help a child succeed when school “report cards” are full of confusing jargon Full Story
House Proposes Cuts to School Safety, Behavioral Health House Education and HHS funding proposal cut
The House is proposing to cut funding for school safety programs, even as Congress continually increases spending on its own security. Some lawmakers and education advocates question the logic of this amid… Read More