Are Dual-Enrollment Programs Overpromising?
The popularity of dual-enrollment programs has soared nationally as high school students clamor to try college-level work. But the movement is dogged by questions about one of its key selling… Read More
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In Lancaster, Girls Get their Own Coding Club
The number of jobs in the tech industry are growing fast and these jobs pay well, yet women aren’t part of the boom. A Girls Code Club in Lancaster will give… Read More
What is the Common Core? The Controversial Standards Explained
Here’s your all-in-one guide to the Common Core State Standards, adopted by a majority of states with great fanfare — and considerable pushback in some places. Click here to view… Read More
A Silent Epidemic: The Mental Health Crisis in Our Schools
Our public schools are struggling to handle millions of students with mental health problems. Here’s why. Click here for article. Source: NPR.org, Sept. 7, 2016.
School District Opts for Propane School Buses
Some buses in the Poconos don’t look any different from your typical diesel school bus. But if you take a closer look, you’ll see that these buses run on propane. The… Read More
Telephone Town Hall Event: A Commonwealth in Crisis, Combatting Heroin and Opiod Abuse in PA
The Senate Republican Caucus is sponsoring a telephone town hall event, “A Commonwealth in Crisis: Combatting Heroin and Opiod Abuse in PA,” that will be held on several dates and… Read More
Ruling on PA Charter School Could Set a Precedent
The National Labor Relations Board recently ruled a virtual charter school in Pennsylvania should be classified as a private corporation, not a public institution. The decision only directly impacts that… Read More
Ruling that Overturns Property Tax Hike Could Trigger Additional Legal Challenges
A recent court ruling overturning an exemption granted by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to a school district could prompt taxpayers in other parts of the state to file similar… Read More
Schools Grapple with Substitute Teacher Shortage
District officials said the substitute shortage is fueled by a precipitous drop in the number of people graduating with teaching degrees — fresh recruits who typically substitute to break into… Read More
New Federal Rules for Distributing School Money: An ‘Unfunded Mandate’?
Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Education unveiled new rules, explaining to states and districts how they can prove they’re spreading resources fairly between poor and less-poor schools. Click here for… Read More