Opinion: The Keystone Exam Error: The Larger Lesson
With all the emphasis placed — and classroom time spent — on standardized testing in Pennsylvania, you’d think the state Education Department at least would ensure that the results are… Read More
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Opinion: Even in the iPhone Age, School Librarians are a Vital Link to Learning
As both the president of the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association (PSLA) and the K-12 librarian of a rural PA school district, I know how absolutely vital school librarians are to… Read More
Charter Schools Face State Action in 2017
State Sen. Jim Brewster unveiled a cluster of proposed overhauls this month centered on addressing “transparency, fiscal solvency and accountability issues” in charter schools. Click here for full article. (Subscription… Read More
Opinion: Charter Expansion Bill is All Tricks, No Treats for Pennsylvania Taxpayers
Halloween is just around the corner, but there is something far scarier in the halls of the Pennsylvania State Capitol than any zombie that comes knocking on your door. While… Read More
How 25 Years of Changing Enrollment has Created Winners and Losers in PA School Funding
School district enrollment levels have dramatically shifted in Pennsylvania over the past 25 years. Click here for full article. Source: WHYY Newsworks, Oct. 24, 2016.
State Education Leaders Pull New Scores
A week after the release of new scores gauging the performance of public schools, the Pennsylvania Department of Education pulled back the report cards upon learning some of the grades… Read More
Opinion: Fix the State Pension Mess Now
Why should you care about the pension crisis in Pennsylvania? Because just about every issue that is important to you is impacted by pensions. Click here for full article. (Subscription… Read More
Personalized Learning: The Next Generation
The push to design teaching and learning around students’ distinctive academic needs, and even their personal interests, is no longer only happening in pockets of experimentation around the country. This… Read More
Register Now for the Sixth Annual Arts and Education Symposium on October 27
The 2016 Arts and Education Symposium will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg Convention Center. Program and registration information are available here. Artwork: Student… Read More
PDE Pulls PVAAS Data Due to an Accuracy Issue Caused by EVAAS (and FAQs)
Late Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) was alerted to a data accuracy issue with the PVAAS scores, which are part of the school performance profile (SPP) growth measure…. Read More