Pennsylvania students overall receive more access to educational opportunities than the national average, but disparities by race and income are some of the largest in the country, an analysis has… Read More
More than one of every 10 high school students is vaping, according to newly released federal data. While e-cigarette usage appears to be down from its pre-pandemic peak — when about… Read More
Even when they have the funds, school districts often struggle to hire social workers, psychologists and school counselors, a need that has grown more urgent after disruptions caused by the… Read More
Gov. Tom Wolf announced last month that he was bringing back the universal free school breakfasts starting this month through the end of the school year. He is using $21.5 million left… Read More
The Universal Free Breakfast Program is part of Governor Tom Wolf’s plan to feed close to 2 million students across the commonwealth. The program officially started October 1 but Monday, October 3… Read More
The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) invites practicing school leaders to join them for an engaging multi-day virtual convening, on Nov. 2, 3, and 5, 2022. Using A… Read More
October is National Principals Month—a special opportunity to celebrate school leaders! Every year, the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), and the… Read More
Some $41.7 million is coming Pennsylvania’s way to help provide safer and supportive learning environments for its schools, according to an announcement from the U.S. Department of Education. The funding coming… Read More
The White House announced Tuesday that it plans to work with Congress to expand access to free school meals for 9 million more children by 2032 as a first step toward creating… Read More
For more than a decade, Pennsylvania’s pool of new teachers has been shrinking, placing added pressure on those who go into teaching. Josie Stalcar was one of more than two… Read More