Social Media a Double-Edged Sword for Schools
Alarmed by the role of social media in taboo teacher-student relationships, a growing number of school boards have passed or are considering policies governing just how far teachers and staff… Read More
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In Philly to Back Port Development, Wolf Addresses Hardships of Budget Stalemate
Following a Wednesday morning press conference at the Port of Philadelphia, Gov. Tom Wolf apologized to those doing without paychecks or services because of the stalemate. Click here for full… Read More
Schools Expect Tougher State Rules to Ensure Students are Vaccinated
Parents, pediatricians and school nurses would have to adhere to stricter student vaccination requirements under proposed new rules announced by the Wolf administration Thursday. Click here for full article. Source:… Read More
Join Us for Budget Action Day at the Capitol on Nov. 16 to Support Education!
Attention Members: You are invited to attend Budget Action Day at the Capitol building in Harrisburg on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, to support education and to urge legislators to pass… Read More
Report Card for State’s High Schools Show Overall Decline
The report cards for Pennsylvania school buildings with 11th grade were released on Wednesday and provided many schools across the state with no reason to throw a celebratory pizza party…. Read More
What Does the Changing PA Supreme Court Mean for School Funding, Charters?
The results of Tuesday’s Pennsylvania Supreme Court election could have wide-ranging implications for a number of high-profile cases related to education issues. Click here for full article. Source: WHYY Newsworks,… Read More
PSU Center for Education & Civil Rights Presentation – Noted Speaker/Author, Dr. John Diamond – Nov.
On Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at 6 p.m., a noted speaker and author will present a message at the Lewis Katz Auditorium at the Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA…. Read More
Wolf Says Budget Discussions are ‘Moving Beyond Partisanship’
Gov. Tom Wolf is confident about the future of the state budget. Click here for full article. Source: Centre Daily Times, Nov. 2, 2015.
PA Teacher Shortage Seen in Lack of Substitutes
Say what you want about substitute teachers — and over the years, a lot has been said — but talk to any school principal and they’ll tell you it’s hard… Read More
The Role of Police in Schools: A Discussion on ‘Radio Times’
Notebook board chair Harold Jordan, senior policy analyst with the Pennsylvania ACLU, appeared on WHYY’s Radio Times this morning with Philadelphia Deputy Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel to discuss the role… Read More