The deadline has been extended from Friday, May 27, 2016 to Friday, June 10, 2016 for the following PA Principals Association Awards: 2016 Bob D. Schiller Memorial Cancer Research and… Read More
The NASSP Board of Directors stated its intent to adopt the following position statement on Transgender Students on May 5. It will be open for a public comment period until… Read More
Gov. Tom Wolf and Republican lawmakers are at sharp odds over another education issue — teacher layoffs. Click here for full article. (Subscription may be required.) Source: Scranton Times-Tribune, May… Read More
The federal notification to schools that discomfort doesn’t justify discrimination comes as many districts are tackling issues raised by and about transgender students. Click here for full article. Source: Pittsburgh… Read More
The Obama administration is issuing guidance to schools Friday, saying they must allow transgender students to use the bathroom that matches their gender identity. Click here for full article. Source:… Read More
The U.S. Departments of Education and Justice released joint guidance today to help provide educators the information they need to ensure that all students, including transgender students, can attend school… Read More
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has announced that it are offering a Grades 5-6 testing add-on option for the Grades PK-4 certificate only. Interested PreK-4 teacher preparation candidates may take… Read More
A Montgomery County principal is being recognized statewide for his commitment to helping students succeed. Bill Ziegler, principal of Pottsgrove High School, has been named the 2016-17 Principal of the Year by the… Read More
The Pennsylvania school code says teacher layoff decisions can only be made according to who has the least seniority. Click here for full article. Source: Keystone Crossroads, May 12, 2016.
School districts across Pennsylvania might have to cover pension debt owed by defunct charter schools. Click here for full article. Source: Morning Call, May 11, 2016.