Gov. Tom Wolf clarified Thursday that he has no intention of seeking imminent cuts from so-called “overpaid” and shrinking school districts to compensate underpaid, growing ones — despite outcry earlier… Read More
Governor Tom Wolf today announced the Pennsylvania Department of Education has awarded approximately $2 million in grants to eight universities to develop and implement year-long residency programs for teachers and… Read More
In the wake of a Supreme Court decision halting unions’ ability to compel public sector employees to pay fees, pro-union state lawmakers are trying to come up with a rebuttal…. Read More
For many students, the months of June, July and August are a detrimental break from the healthy learning habits they formed throughout the school year. Click here for full article…. Read More
When people talk of pension problems, Social Security and public-sector pensions are what always come up. Click here for article. Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer, July 12, 2018. (Subscription may be… Read More
Deadline to register is tomorrow, Thursday, July 19, 2018. Later this month, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) will hold a series of regional stakeholder convenings to engage educational partners… Read More
In Philadelphia, school choice has exploded and citywide enrollment has been steady. In Pittsburgh, there’s been more skepticism of school choice and enrollment keeps dropping. But are these enrollment trends… Read More
Throughout the district this summer, 190 incoming kindergartners — or about 14 percent of all district kindergarten students — are participating in the program to prepare them for school in… Read More
In a news release June 22, Governor Tom Wolf outlined the major components of the 2018-2019 budget that will build upon the critical investments made in education and workforce development… Read More
Pennsylvania’s Plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provides several pathways to success by providing equitable access to a high-quality, well-rounded education for all students. These pathways include focusing… Read More