Pennsylvania lawmakers have spent months wrangling over the budget and the impact of the impasse is being felt statewide. The stalemate could have long-term effects on some of the state’s… Read More
Students who take online classes through cyber charter schools, including those in Pennsylvania, perform significantly less than their peers attending traditional schools, a national study found. Click here for full… Read More
In a country where only one-third of students are rated proficient on national math and reading tests, more than 1 million drop out of high school annually, and the percentage… Read More
The U.S. Department of Education released a report today that shows Race to the Top—Early Learning Challenge states are rapidly improving the quality of early learning programs while enrolling more… Read More
The PA Principals Association is pleased to announce that it has recently partnered with the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA) and the Foundation for Educational Administration, Inc. (FEA… Read More
Three top Elizabeth Forward (Allegheny Co.) officials will research what would happen if district schools are forced to close for lack of state funding as the prolonged budget standoff drags… Read More
The Philadelphia SD will be forced to borrow millions of dollars to meet payroll through the end of the year because of the state budget impasse, officials said yesterday. Click… Read More
When Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill would bring up the topic, even some of her fellow state legislators didn’t know that employees of an association that lobbies lawmakers on behalf of school… Read More
The list below are activities your school(s) may utilize in recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month: The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office for Safe Schools bullying prevention website contains resources… Read More
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announces the revision of the Basic Education Circular (BEC) and the Child Accounting Guidelines. Section VII of the Education for Homeless Youth BEC has… Read More