Q&A: A look at Pa.’s new student immunization rules
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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
The charter effect: Higher turnover, less experience — how charter schools compare to the districts
Parents have told Propel Schools officials over and over again in focus groups and conversations: The teachers and staff are what matters. Students form bonds with them, develop trust. It’s… Read More
State treasury may stop loaning money to struggling general fund
Pennsylvania’s general fund is on track to be $1.6 billion dollars underwater by the middle of next month. In the past, the state treasury has extended lines of credit to… Read More
PA Principals Association is Seeking Nominations for the 2019 Assistant Principal of the Year Award
On behalf of the Pennsylvania Principals Association and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), active secondary members are invited to nominate a middle level or high school level… Read More
Tech training programs rely on experts to steer them away from fields that won’t produce jobs
Pittsburgh-area technical programs say they’re working to stay nimble and in touch with the employers who might give their graduates jobs. If that means axing a popular program on raising… Read More
Editorial: State Department of Education makes the right move in de-emphasizing standardized testing
It’s long past time for Pennsylvania to de-emphasize high-stakes standardized tests that, while not without some merit, fail to engage students on an individual level. There’s so much more to… Read More
School districts figure out plans for solar eclipse
More school districts are changing their schedules ahead of Monday’s solar eclipse. This comes after increased warnings about looking at the eclipse without special sunglasses. ABC Channel 27, Aug. 16,… Read More
National News: Surprise, Trump’s education ideas are polarizing
In the last year, there’s been a big drop in support for charter schools, while other forms of school choice are getting a little less unpopular. That’s the top line… Read More
School-bus driver shortage across the U.S. sparks growing concern
As a new school year nears for more than 50 million U.S. students, many districts worry how they will get children to school. The country has a shortage of school-bus… Read More