New school vaccination rules that take effect in August will require Pennsylvania children to be fully vaccinated within the first five days of school. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, April 25, 2017 Full… Read More
More bills are emerging in the Pennsylvania Legislature to end or loosen a requirement that students pass the Keystone Exams to graduate high school. One bill unveiled Tuesday would allow… Read More
The state House on Tuesday approved a plan to update the state’s 20-year-old law governing charter schools in Pennsylvania. The measure passed 108-84 and now goes to the Senate, which… Read More
Representatives of several education leadership associations recently released the 2016-17 State of Education report highlighting the many successes and challenges facing public education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Paul M. Healey, Ph.D.,… Read More
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is pleased to announce the availability of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) 2017-20 Request for Applications and the 21st CCLC Cohort 9… Read More
A GOP-proposed bill currently sitting in the state House is raising questions about who should be responsible for keeping Pennsylvania students safe. It would give districts the option to let… Read More
Education leaders from across the Commonwealth are demanding “relief” from state lawmakers in Harrisburg Monday. “Ninety percent of schools report budgetary and funding issues as one of their biggest challenges,” said… Read More
The results for the 2017 PA Principals Association Election have been verified by Vote-Now and the Nominations Committee Chair, Dr. Dina Wert. They are as follows: President-Elect – Michael E…. Read More
A state Senate committee has approved legislation that would allow licensed and trained teachers to carry firearms on school grounds with permission of their local school boards. Indiana Gazette, April… Read More
Pennsylvania Republicans are reigniting a push to outlaw so-called “ghost teachers” — educators who take extended absences to work full time for their unions while accruing salaries, seniority and pension… Read More