In 2004, the reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Education Act first introduced into federal policy the concept of “response to intervention.” Now, 12 years later, the educational framework has continued to… Read More
Pennsylvania’s school districts have gotten an early lump of coal this holiday season from Harrisburg: word that teacher pension costs, which have taken ever larger bites out of budgets in… Read More
With just a handful of weeks left in this presidential administration, the U.S. Department of Education released a final rule Monday that could have a major impact on how districts… Read More
As state education officials set agendas for K-12 under the Every Student Succeeds Act, a new guide and a research review are being released this week to help them figure… Read More
In a special five-year outlook, Matthew Knittel, the director of the office, noted that the state could face a budget deficit of $500 million by the end of the current… Read More
In 2014, the U.S. Department of Education labeled PA’s system “the most inequitable in the nation.” But if those students in Erie were born just two hours north in the… Read More
With President-elect Donald Trump waiting in the wings, the Republican majority in Congress will have the opportunity to tackle a host of education issues when its next session begins in… Read More
Join NAESP for a webinar, “ESSA Implementation: The Evidence on Supporting School Leaders to Improve Student Outcomes,” on December 08, 2016 at 4:00 PM EST. Register Now Description: The Every… Read More
A senior official from a national charter-school group told charter representatives Tuesday all signs indicate that President-elect Donald Trump will be good for their schools, but he said it was… Read More
A federal grant will help fund a School District of Philadelphia program that aids older students looking to continue their education. Click here for full article. Source: Philly Voice, Dec…. Read More