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
As area students prepare for a second week of state tests, exams next year could look different. Republican Herald, April 10, 2017 Full story
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
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
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
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
State Education Secretary Pedro A. Rivera this week met with a coalition of Northwestern Pennsylvania superintendents at the state Department of Education, discussing their needs and priorities, Governor Wolf’s vision… Read More
A new bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday would eliminate most out-of-school suspensions for elementary school students in the commonwealth. ABC Channel 27, April 4, 2017… Read More
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has voted 114-84 to move its first edition of a state budget bill for 2017-18. PennLive.com, April 4, 2017 Full story
Activities — and thousands of educators’ jobs — could be in jeopardy if Congress takes President Donald Trump up on his proposal to get rid of the Supporting Effective Instruction… Read More