As you may be aware, background check services are centrally managed for all commonwealth agencies, including the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). To avoid potential disruptions to your staffing and… Read More
Racial incidents are appearing to pop up at an alarming rate in the nation’s public schools. There were roughly 80 incidents in October alone, by one expert’s count, including a… Read More
Movement in Pennsylvania to slash school property taxes and Congress’ bid to cut federal taxes could pack a nasty one-two punch to some taxpayers. Associated Press, Nov. 12, 2017 Full… Read More
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Pennsylvania teens and young adults with disabilities now have access to a free app designed to help them find jobs, manage their needs and get on track to living independently…. Read More
Candidates in Tuesday’s general election had enough on their minds without guessing what it could mean if Pennsylvania homeowners were exempt from property taxes. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Nov. 9, 2017 Full… Read More
The constitutional amendment that Pennsylvania voters approved Tuesday could eventually lead to reductions in the state’s heavy dependence on property taxes, but it is only a tiny step in that… Read More
The state’s outdated system for funding school transportation forces rural districts like many of those in northwestern Pennsylvania to shoulder a heavy burden, officials from the region told a state… Read More
Administrators here say they’re pleased with much of the bill’s intentions. Some, however, see particular language in the bill as an assault on public schools. LancasterOnline, Nov. 7, 2017 Full… Read More
A national survey found more than 90% of teachers spend their own money to buy supplies and materials for their classrooms and occasionally, clothing and personal hygiene products for their… Read More