2013 PA Principals Association Conference
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Most States Surpass Global Average in Math, Science
A new analysis of how all U.S. states stack up against countries around the world shows that 8th grade students in 36 states outperformed the international average in math and… Read More
Keystone Exams: Senate Panel Wants Price Tag Attached to Future Education Regulations
Sen. Andrew Dinniman, R-Chester County, wants a law to compel the state Department of Education to be more forthcoming about the price tag attached to regulations it wants put in… Read More
When a Student May Take the Keystone Exams
It has come to the attention of the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) that some LEAs are administering the Keystone Exams inappropriately. Please remember that the Keystone Exams are end-of-course… Read More
October 2013 Is National Principals’ Month
The Senate during the week of September 29, 2013, adopted Senate Resolution 202 (Sen. Pat Vance, R-31), recognizing October 2013 as“National Principals Month” in Pennsylvania.
Lawmaker Wants To Postpone Addition of New Keystone Exams
State Rep. Mike Tobash, R-125, wants to extend the time period for development of the Keystone Exams. The Pennsylvania Department of Education has already implemented the standardized tests in algebra… Read More
Register Today for the 2013 PA Principals Association Conference in State College!
Remember to register today for the PA Principals Association Conference, October 27-29, 2013, at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel in State College! This year’s conference, “Lessons In Leadership,” features… Read More
Sec. Dumaresq Gives Progress Report on School Performance Profile
Department of Education Acting Secretary Carolyn Dumaresq held a conference call [this morning] with members of the media to give a progress report on the state’s new School Performance Profile website.
Keystone Exam Form Blamed for School Report Woes
According to an article in the Pittsburgh Tribune Review, educators and state officials agree Keystone Exams were the culprit in Friday’s incomplete online release of the Department of Education’s new… Read More
Inaugural Report Cards for PA Schools Don’t Make the Grade with District Officials
Acting Education Secretary Carolyn Dumaresq couldn’t offer sweeping observations about how well all Pennsylvania public schools are performing based on the state’s new report cards released on Friday. Acting Education… Read More