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 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
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
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
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
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.
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, 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
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