Pennsylvania health leaders are rolling out a plan this month aimed at supplying all high schools with naloxone, a drug that if administered quickly enough, can reverse a potentially fatal… Read More
When a transgender girl graduated in white gown from Springfield Township High School, her parents made an unusual request for two diplomas: one for her, with her new female name,… Read More
The Legislature will begin voting on the 2016-17 fiscal year budget in two weeks, according to a letter sent Wednesday by Bill Adolph, R-Delaware, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee…. Read More
The cash-strapped SD of Philadelphia is not as strapped as in recent years — due in part to unfilled teaching positions — and expects to end the current fiscal year… Read More
Article III, Subsection B, Section 14 of the Pennsylvania Constitution states, “The General Assembly shall provide for the maintenance and support of a thorough and efficient system of public education… Read More
A federal appeals court ruled a transgender boy may sue the school board for discrimination because it banned him from using the boy’s bathroom. Attorney Joshua Block talks to Lourdes… Read More
Recently, my colleague from Philadelphia, state Sen. Art Haywood, joined Gov. Tom Wolf in his opinion piece calling for “Restoring Education Cuts First” before applying the new education funding formula… Read More
On Monday, May 2, the PA Principals Association, along with hundreds of parents, students, teachers, and school and community leaders from across the state will rally for fair education funding… Read More
After eight days of negotiations and countless proposals, a panel of educators, advocates, and officials from the U.S. Department of Education came to agreement Tuesday on assessment regulations under the… Read More
Perhaps the most respected of publications that surveys the top high schools in the nation came out with its 2016 list this week. Click here for full article. Source: Newtown… Read More