National News: Having just one black teacher can keep black kids in school
How important is it to have a role model? A new working paper puts some numbers to that question. Having just one black teacher in third, fourth or fifth grade… Read More
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Editorial: Bill that would make it harder for local school boards to raise taxes misses the mark
The rationale goes something like this: Rising property taxes have become the millstone around the necks of property owners — particularly seniors. If a local school board is considering raising… Read More
Beyond the bathroom: Report shows laws’ harm for transgender students
Singling out transgender students to use certain restrooms sends a signal that they aren’t valued in the public education system — and can cause devastating physical and psychological harm, a… Read More
Dr. L. Earl Franks Named New Executive Director of NAESP
The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) has announced that Dr. L. Earl Franks has been selected by the NAESP Board to assume the role of executive director effective… Read More
Letter Sent in Support of Title II, Part A Funding
The American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), ASCD, Learning Forward, the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), New Leaders, —which collectively… Read More
State reviews requirements for PSSA, Keystone exams
As area students prepare for a second week of state tests, exams next year could look different. Republican Herald, April 10, 2017 Full story
PA’s 500 school districts watching state budget negotiations
As the Pennsylvania legislature hammers out the state’s 2017-18 budget, Franklin County public school districts are joining others across the state in questioning what their state funding level will be…. Read More
IFO report says Wolf’s revenue estimates are “reasonable”
The commonwealth’s Independent Fiscal Office has released a study on whether Governor Tom Wolf’s proposed revenues for next year’s budget are realistic. WITF, April 7, 2017 Full story
PA Education Department introduces Equity and Inclusion Toolkit after incidents
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has announced a new resource to guide schools’ response to race and bias incidents occurring within their facilities. York Dispatch, April 6, 2017 (Subscription may… Read More
17 Illinois school districts suing state over funding
Illinois has failed to provide enough money to public schools to produce the “high-quality education” the state requires, forcing districts to cut programs, lay off staff and borrow money to… Read More