Common Core: PA Education Standards Running Into Resistance
A new set of educational standards based on Common Core has run into late-in-the-game opposition along unusual political lines
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Criticism Flares Around New Pa. Graduation Tests
It seemed to hit the Capitol like a brick: a sudden groundswell of criticism over a move by Gov. Tom Corbett and the Pennsylvania State Board of Education to toughen… Read More
PIMS Data Collection
In order to collect the most accurate data possible for federal accountability and the School Performance Profile, it is necessary to require a PIMS data collection period during the Keystone Exams administration window.
Governor Corbett Announces Changes at Department of Education
Tomalis Leaving, Cumberland County School Superintendent to be Nominated
New Meal Pattern Showcase Opportunity
The Pennsylvania School Nutrition Programs Conference: Healthy School Meals Updates will be held on June 9 and 10, 2013 at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel in State College, Pa…. Read More
PA Principals Association Congratulates Southmoreland M.S. – NASSP Breakthrough School!
PA Principals Association congratulates Principal Vincent Mascia and Southmoreland Middle School on being chosen as a 2013 Met Life Foundation-NASSP Breakthrough School. Only 10 schools across the country were selected… Read More
Harner Expected To Be Named PA Education Secretary
According to an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, a central Pennsylvania school superintendent who worked briefly as a Philadelphia School District administrator has emerged as the favorite to succeed Gov. Corbett’s outgoing education secretary.
Secretary Tomalis To Leave Corbett Administration
According to an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, another member of Gov. Corbett’s cabinet is on his way out. Education Secretary Ron Tomalis is looking for another job and does… Read More
PDE To Publish Rating Tool for Teacher Evaluation
This week, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) told the State Board of Education that it is preparing to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin its rating tool for teacher effectiveness… Read More
Notification of Intent to Apply for Title I, Part A Carryover Waiver
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) will be requesting a waiver of the limitation in section 1127(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) that prohibits a… Read More