The 36-page PA Needs Teachers report delves into how educators are prepared for their roles, paid and retained while also outlining guidance for specific policy changes. The recommendations range from… Read More
Pennsylvania is the latest state where the public school funding system was found to be unconstitutional, but the experience in other states suggests there’s no guarantee of swift, significant or… Read More
A recent report from the Penn State Center for Education Evaluation and Policy Analysis found that in K-12 schools, leaders of color are underrepresented when compared to students of color…. Read More
A long-awaited Commonwealth Court ruling was handed down on Tuesday afternoon declaring Pennsylvania’s school funding system unconstitutional. Click here for full article. Source: PennLive, February 7, 2023.
Congratulations to Dr. Jessica Quinter, Treasurer for the PA Principals Association Board of Directors! She has been named as the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) Zone 2 Director… Read More
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona called on educators to set higher expectations for students in reading and math achievement, as well as provide greater opportunities for students to learn multiple… Read More
In March of 2022, PDE announced the Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy (PASB) to recognize students who attain intermediate-high proficiency or higher in English and one or more additional world languages… Read More
Democrat Josh Shapiro has been sworn in as Pennsylvania’s 48th governor, an event he said was made possible by the uniting of members of different political parties and a rejection… Read More
When governor-elect Josh Shapiro takes office next week, he will have a $5.4 billion budget surplus, which could bode well for arguments in favor of additional state funding for education…. Read More
SUMMIT23 will be held from August 6-8, 2023, at Alloy King of Prussia and Upper Merion Area High School. Please complete the online submission form for breakout sessions by clicking… Read More