As external disruptions to schooling eased in 2022, educators face a new epidemic of mental health problems for children and adolescents. Researchers are just starting to understand the longer-term impacts… Read More
A legislative study couldn’t conclude whether an amendment to Pennsylvania’s Public School Code allowing professional staff furloughs due to “economic reasons” helped financially troubled schools to operate more efficiently. Click here for… Read More
The holidays can be a trying time of year when it comes to mental health for people of all ages. State education officials spent the day at a school in… Read More
Pennsylvania high school seniors must complete one of five new pathways outlined in Act 158 to earn a diploma and demonstrate career and/or college readiness. Click here for full article…. Read More
From “devious licks” to “swatting,” TikTok challenges are causing disruptions – including vandalization, theft and false police reports – in schools around the country. Click here for full article. Source: U.S.News &… Read More
On the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, some school districts say the traditional snow day is a thing of the past. Other districts still have allowances for conventional snow days,… Read More
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
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
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
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