House tackles charter school measure
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
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2016-17 State of Education report news conference
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
Availability of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) 2017-20 Request for Applications
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
Differences emerge over who should fund student safety
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
Improving our schools
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
2017 PA Principals Association Election Results Announced
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
Bill allowing teachers to carry guns clears Senate committee
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 GOP targets teachers paid to do union work
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
Republicans aim to arm school employees
A proposal moving in the state Senate would clarify state law to give school districts the explicit green light to allow teachers and other school employees to carry guns. Meadville… Read More
PA House tries again on charter schools
Pennsylvania’s legislature is returning to one of its toughest recurring issues — overhauling charter schools. WHYY Newsworks, April 21, 2017 Full story