In Philly, an academic approach to school repairs
Allen M. Stearne School was one of eight Philly schools to receive a face lift this summer, but not because they were in dire need of repairs. Or at least not… Read More
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PSBA: Research shows no benefit from school mergers
Consolidations of local schools do not result in reduced expenses or increased academic achievement, but have produced a sense of loss of community. That’s according to a document created by… Read More
Report: Schools are being duped by marketers on personalized learning
Personalized learning often receives high praise for tailoring to the individual needs of each learner. However, researchers at the National Education Policy Center (NEPC) have found that personalization is often… Read More
PA public school retirement system significantly underfunded: think tank study
The Rockefeller Institute of Government released a report Wednesday that finds the Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) is deeply underfunded and faces greater challenges than other pension funds… Read More
Schuylkill County taking tougher stance on truancy
Schuylkill County schools, like those across the state, are taking a tougher stance on truancy due to changes in the School Code that go into effect this school year. Republican Herald,… Read More
Wolf planning for spending freeze if budget isn’t passed
If Pennsylvania’s $2.2 billion budget gap isn’t filled soon, Governor Tom Wolf is indicating the commonwealth could be heading for major spending freezes. WITF, Aug. 23, 2017 Full story
State treasurer: Pennsylvania will run out of money to pay bills on Aug. 29
Top state officials are warning that Pennsylvania’s deficit-strapped government is rapidly approaching a more severe stage in its seven-week-old budget stalemate, one in which Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf may have… Read More
House GOP making progress on counter-proposal to Senate’s tax-and-borrowing revenue package
Aside from taking a 10-minute break to go outside and view the eclipse, the House Republican Appropriations Committee spent a good chunk of Monday putting together their draft of a… Read More
Q&A: A look at Pa.’s new student immunization rules
The Pennsylvania health department wants students to get vaccinated much sooner than previously required. To read the full article Click Here.
Philadelphia rolls out plan to put social workers in city schools
When some kids in the SD of Philadelphia return to school next month, they may notice some new faces. A pilot program is placing social workers in 22 schools to… Read More