No, the customer is not always right, especially in school
David Michael Slater is a veteran middle and high school teacher who now lives and teaches in Reno, Nevada. He is also the author of more than 20 books for… Read More
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Boyertown transgender case to go before federal appeals court
A federal appeals court will hear arguments Thursday in a second attempt by four Boyertown School District students and their parents to temporarily suspend a policy that permits transgender students… Read More
Superintendents call on state to help manage student mental health demands
As lawmakers strain to find answers to make schools more safe, a group of superintendents came to the Capitol to talk about the challenges facing public schools recognizing and responding… Read More
PA lawmakers want to reform school construction program, but funding remains a question
The PlanCon advisory committee released and adopted recommendations Tuesday that called for streamlining the reimbursement process and creating a carve-out for schools to make needed repairs. WHYY, May 23, 2018… Read More
Lawmakers say SB 1078 will help protect schools
Pennsylvania Senate bill 1078 aims to give school administrators permission to be more tight-lipped when it comes to how they are protecting your children. Leaders say executive sessions are generally… Read More
PA lawmakers advance redistricting overhaul as deadline looms
State lawmakers have advanced a bill that would change the state’s constitution to put its congressional district map in the hands of an citizens’ commission, one whose 11 members would… Read More
Local schools fight Pennsylvania bill that would divert public education money to private schools
School districts across the region are lining up to fight a bill that would siphon state tax dollars from struggling public schools to pay for private school tuition. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review,… Read More
Announcing a New Partnership Between PA Principals and Lehigh University, College of Education
Attention PA Principals Association Members: Want to broaden your experience in K-12 educational leadership? The Pennsylvania Principals Association and Lehigh University’s College of Education are excited to announce a partnership… Read More
School safety, gun bill take center stage at state Capitol
Pennsylvania officials say they want to get guns out of the hands of dangerous people and secure schools. They will take up at least one bill today to pursue those… Read More
Committee to vote on school-choice bill
The state Senate Education Committee on Tuesday is scheduled to vote on a school-choice bill that has drawn opposition from public school districts across Pennsylvania, including all 13 in Erie… Read More