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NCES survey indicates teachers overworked during the pandemic as schools struggled to fill vacancies

Full-time teachers worked, on average, about 14 hours more than they were contracted for, and many also worked jobs outside of the school system during the first full school year… Read More

With PIAA’s new NIL legislation comes potential pitfalls that worry coaches, executives

While Lombardi and the PIAA seem optimistic, many coaches and athletic directors throughout the state have plenty of reservations. And despite having little to no time to prepare, the challenges… Read More

Ed Dept updates ESSER FAQ as spending reaches halfway mark

Updated guidance from the U.S. Department of Education for state and district spending of $189.5 billion in federal COVID-19 emergency funding provides more details on allowances and restrictions for outlays,… Read More

A year in review: Exclusive sit-down interview with PA Acting Secretary of Education

CBS 21 News’ Samantha York sat down one-on-one with Acting Secretary of Education Eric Hagarty, to look back on the major changes education has undergone in the last 12 months…. Read More

PIAA approves Name, Image and Likeness policy, allowing high school athletes to earn money through endorsements

But the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association remained proactive Wednesday with the passing of its Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) policy. Pennsylvania is the 21st state to adopt NIL. Click here… Read More

NWEA indicates full academic rebound likely five or more years away

Students in grades 3-8 are closing reading and math achievement gaps caused by pandemic disruptions to learning. But for some students — particularly those in the lower and upper end… Read More

Participation in USDA school meal programs drops, federal survey shows

A significantly lower percentage of public schools participated in school meals programs in fall 2022 than in March 2022 when universal school meal waivers were still in place, according to the latest School… Read More

All teaching shortages are not equal — four takeaways from new research

Schools nationwide continue to experience shortages of qualified employees, and new research is shedding light on the longstanding nature of these issues. Click here for full article. (Subscription may be… Read More

A Pennsylvania student tells U.S. Senators that more money is needed for teens’ mental health

Baldwin-Whitehall senior Brooklyn Williams told the Senate committee on health education, labor and pensions Wednesday during a hearing on supporting mental health in the transition from high school to college,… Read More

Are kids still behind? Three takeaways from PA’s latest standardized tests

Experts said the 2022 results — from tests administered to third through eighth graders this past spring — paint a broad picture of how Pennsylvania’s public education system is faring,… Read More