The House returns to session on Monday to kick off the start of the 2016-17 budget-making process by positioning legislation that will serve as placeholders until a final budget is… Read More
Well that’s what’s going on Wednesday morning at Pottstown High School when students, parents, teachers, school board members and administrators will join with their peers at schools across the country… Read More
The Pennsylvania School Employees’ Retirement System has voided ballots in a special election for a seat on its controlling board, citing “minor irregularities.” Click here for full article. Source: Philadelphia… Read More
Pennsylvania’s Auditor General had a stern message for Gov. Tom Wolf and the state legislature on Thursday. Click here for full article. Source: Fox Channel 43, April 28, 2016.
When it comes to rural school districts, some administrators think they get the short end of the stick with education funding and support. Click here for full article. Source: Centre… Read More
The Pennsylvania Department of Education met Thursday with more than 200 stakeholders for the first of a series of meetings on the Every Student Succeeds Act. Click here for full… Read More
Sitting among his tiny charges, Zachary Duberstein seems more playmate than principal. Yet, behind the childlike smile and exuberance, Duberstein, a self-described “edu-nerd,” is quite serious about his goals as… Read More
Buoyed by the end of the state budget stalemate and the creation of a new school funding formula this month, Philadelphia education advocates on Wednesday called on the state legislature… Read More
Although hard to imagine in today’s climate of fiscal austerity, 20 years ago the commonwealth was rolling in cash. Click here for full article. Source: PennLive.com, April 27, 2016.
A report released this month finds that most states are lagging behind when it comes to meeting recommendations for physical education. Click here for full article. Subscription may be required…. Read More