Recess Gets a Makeover
What’s the best time for students to have recess? Before lunch, or after? What happens if it rains? If students are misbehaving, is it a good idea to punish them… Read More
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Skyrocketing Pension Costs a ‘Huge, Huge Burden’ for Schools
As local school district officials work on budgets for next year, one expense continues to climb — even higher than once expected. State-required pension contributions remain one of the biggest,… Read More
Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Lancaster School District in Refugee Education Lawsuit
A three-judge panel’s ruling issued Monday backed a prior decision letting student refugees choose where they want to enroll in the School District of Lancaster. The district was sued last… Read More
Trump’s Education Pick Rekindles Debate on School Choice
President Donald Trump’s nominee for education secretary, Betsy DeVos, has used her money and influence to promote charter schools and legalize private school vouchers in her home state of Michigan…. Read More
Property Tax – Statewide Fact Sheet
The proposed Property Tax Independence Act (SB76 – School Property Tax Elimination) would raise state personal income and sales taxes and expand the sales tax base to reduce school property… Read More
Educational Organizations Oppose SB76 – School Property Tax Elimination – Contact Your Legislators
On behalf of our organizations (the PA Principals Association, the PA Association of Intermediate Units, the PA Association of School Administrators, the PA Association of School Business Officials, the PA… Read More
Wolf on Budget; Wary of Repeal
Gov. Tom Wolf said he’s excited to unveil his new budget to the state legislature and the commonwealth on Feb. 7. Click here for full article. Source: Philadelphia Tribune, Jan…. Read More
Analysis Shows Hidden Snags in PA School Property Tax Elimination Bill
Most polls show voters in favor of any effort in Harrisburg to enact property tax reform, or eliminate them completely. With legislators once again raising the hope it will be… Read More
Substitute Teacher Shortage an Ongoing Problem for Western Pennsylvania Schools
Schools across Westmoreland County face a common challenge every morning, with many administrators struggling to fill day-to-day teacher absences with an adequate number of substitutes. Click here for full article…. Read More
Gov. Wolf’s Challenge: How To Balance PA Budget Without Broad Tax Increase
Looks like Gov. Wolf has his wish. As he starts the second half of his four-term as governor, Wolf gets to tackle a rather serious state budget turnaround effort. Click… Read More