When Pennsylvania’s auditor general released a report last week highlighting what he called a lack of state oversight of millions of dollars in lease reimbursements for charter schools, his message… Read More
In their efforts to write comprehensive, feasible—and politically saleable—plans under the Every Student Succeeds Act, state education agencies across the country are assembling massive task forces, stacked with parents, educators,… Read More
For a moment, let’s pretend. That everything you know about America’s public education system — the bitter politics and arcane funding policies, the rules and countless reasons our schools work (or… Read More
The NAACP has long expressed concern about charter schools, but now its members are taking a tougher stance. At their recent annual national convention late last month, members of the… Read More
Pennsylvania lawmakers recently passed a law that changes the way potential modifications to state pension plans are evaluated. This concerns state pensions, which cover state and public school employees. Gov…. Read More
If merging school districts is found worthy of pursuit, it should be encouraged rather than required. Click here for full article. (Subscription may be required.) Source: Reading Eagle, Aug. 7,… Read More
Nine charter schools collected $2.5 million for lease reimbursements from the state that Auditor General Eugene DePasquale claims were improper and should be paid back. Click here for full article…. Read More
A Virginia school board may temporarily block a student who was born a girl from using the boys’ bathroom while a legal fight over transgender rights proceeds on appeal, the… Read More
Who must fulfill the requirements? All certified school and systems leaders who serve in the following positions in a commonwealth public school: Assistant or Vice Principal Principal Assistant Superintendent Superintendent… Read More
REGISTER NOW for the 2016 PA Principals Association State Conference, October 30 – November 1, at the The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel in State College. The Early Bird Discount… Read More