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According to a June 2, 2011 PDE Press Release: A new study shows Pennsylvania’ss ongoing executive development program for school principals is producing significant gains in student achievement, Secretary of… Read More
For anyone who was unable to participate in one of the sessions titled “Understanding AYP 2011,” presented by the Pennsylvania Department of Education’ss Bureau of Assessment and Accountability, a session… Read More
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has recently released a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) concerning the use of project-based assessments that are part of the new graduation requirements… Read More
Adam Schott is vacating his position as executive director of the Pennsylvania State Board of Education, effective May 19, 2011. He is reportedly going to work for Research for Action… Read More
Pennsylvania State Board of Education chairman Joseph Torsella has resigned to become the U.S. Representative for United Nations Management and Reform. Gov. Corbett has named Larry Wittig, of Tamaqua, Schuylkill… Read More
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Ronald J. Tomalis as Secretary of Education. Mr. Tomalis was nominated for the post in January by Gov. Tom Corbett. He most recently… Read More
By Robert Swift (Harrisburg Bureau Chief) – Citizen’ss Voice, Wilkes-BarrePublished: April 27, 2011HARRISBURG – The scope of a state business tax credit program that promotes school choice would expand greatly… Read More
The results of PA Principals Association’s 2011 Election have been announced thanks to our Nominations Committee – Dr. Joan Crouse, chairperson, and members Brian Cashman, Sr. and Michael Gay, along… Read More
A proposal to create a school voucher program for Pennsylvania (Senate Bill 1) was approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee on Monday, April 11 with a vote of 15-11, but… Read More