NAESP Names New Zone Directors
Congratulations to Dr. Jessica Quinter, Treasurer for the PA Principals Association Board of Directors! She has been named as the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) Zone 2 Director… Read More
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Cardona urges education community to ‘raise the bar’ on student achievement
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona called on educators to set higher expectations for students in reading and math achievement, as well as provide greater opportunities for students to learn multiple… Read More
PA Seal of Biliteracy Recognizes High School Students
In March of 2022, PDE announced the Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy (PASB) to recognize students who attain intermediate-high proficiency or higher in English and one or more additional world languages… Read More
Democrat Josh Shapiro sworn in as Pennsylvania’s 48th governor
Democrat Josh Shapiro has been sworn in as Pennsylvania’s 48th governor, an event he said was made possible by the uniting of members of different political parties and a rejection… Read More
Even with a budget surplus, Josh Shapiro faces big education challenges in Pennsylvania
When governor-elect Josh Shapiro takes office next week, he will have a $5.4 billion budget surplus, which could bode well for arguments in favor of additional state funding for education…. Read More
CALL FOR PRESENTERS FOR SUMMIT23 – PA Educational Leadership Summit
SUMMIT23 will be held from August 6-8, 2023, at Alloy King of Prussia and Upper Merion Area High School. Please complete the online submission form for breakout sessions by clicking… Read More
Pa. high schools could start offering students K-12 education training next school year
Starting next school year, Pennsylvania schools will have a new career and technical education (CTE) option to offer students: K-12 education. The program is just one of many ways the… Read More
Pa. is getting a new education secretary: Lower Merion Superintendent Khalid Mumin
Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro has named Khalid Mumin, superintendent of the Lower Merion School District, as his education secretary. Click here for full article. Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer, Jan. 9, 2023.
Open Board Positions for 2023 PA Principals Association Election
Dr. Melanie Susi, Principal, Shamona Creek Elementary School in the Downingtown Area School District, has been appointed by PA Principals’ President, Dr. Maureen Letcher, to serve as the chairperson of… Read More
Sandra L. Means Named Pennsylvania’s 2023 Assistant Principal of the Year
Sandra L. Means, Assistant Principal of McDowell High School in the Millcreek Township School District, has been named Pennsylvania’s 2023 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Pennsylvania Principals Association…. Read More