Two words encapsulate the stands occupied by both sides of the commonwealth’s long-running budget divide: “blame” and “intransigence.”” Click here for full article. Source: LancasterOnline, Feb. 19, 2016.
A free public education is mandated by the state Constitution, and the state is supposed to help pay for it. But it has become erratic. Click here for full article…. Read More
If you are interested in running for one of the open board positions (shown below) in the 2016 Pennsylvania Principals Association election, please contact the state office at snyder@paprincipals.org… Read More
While it seems like elected officials in Harrisburg can’t reach consensus on much these days, there is one topic where agreement still can be achieved: Pennsylvania’s children. Click here for… Read More
If the latest rumors are to be believed, Harrisburg’s failure to pass a budget could continue for another year, one Spring-Ford (Montgomery Co.) school official said recently. With that potential… Read More
Now that President Obama has submitted his Fiscal Year 2017 budget request, Congress has begun the appropriations process. Changes to federal education law under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)… Read More
Proposals are requested for breakout session speakers for the 2016 PA Principals State Conference, Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel in State College, PA…. Read More
It’s now the middle of February, and the 2015-16 Pennsylvania state budget is more than seven months overdue. What’s the cost? Click here for full article. Source: Meadville Tribune, Feb. 17,… Read More
A state Supreme Court ruling that limits the power of the commission that oversees the Philadelphia School District is viewed by others as having far-reaching ramifications on other aspects of… Read More
When City Charter High School invited state police to do a safety inspection of the building downtown, the agency recommended adding bullet-proof glass at the entrance for extra security. Click… Read More