Take a Look at This Article: The Answer Sheet – What “Superman” Got Wrong, Point by Point
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/answer-sheet/guest-bloggers/what-superman-got-wrong-point.html
News
PDE Podcast – Keystone Assessments/Graduation Requirements
Pennsylvania principals have many questions about the Keystone Exams. The new Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) podcast as well as the documents that you can print from the web page… Read More
2010 Standards Aligned System (SAS) Trainings
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is committed to assist schools with the implementation and utilization of the Standards Aligned System (SAS). The department is sponsoring these statewide SAS trainings: • … Read More
Celebrate Constitution Day – September 17, 2010!
The signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787 is one of the most important and influential events in American history, establishing the many rights and freedoms “We the… Read More
Hopewell Principal Joins National Education Leadership Board
Hopewell Principal Joins National Education Leadership Board Contact: Bob Farrace, NASSP, 703-860-7257 farraceb@principals.org Reston, VA; August 11, 2010–Michael Allison, principal of Hopewell High School in Aliquippa, Pa., has been appointed… Read More
Governor Signs State Budget
Governor Edward Rendell signed the $28 billion 2010-11 fiscal year budget into law today. The signing, attended by many education groups including PA Principals Association (represented by Joe Acri, assistant… Read More
State Board of Education Update
On July 1, the Pennsylvania State Board of Education approved changes to Chapter 4 by adopting the Common Core Standards. These curriculum changes will begin next school year with… Read More
Pension Reform
It is doubtful the Senate will be taking up the House version of pension reform before they adjourn for the summer recess.
PA Principals Association Needs Member PP ID and Cell Phone Numbers
Reminder: You Need Your PP ID # to Register for the PA Principals Association Conference AND to Receive Your Act 45 and Act 48 Hours! In an effort to keep… Read More
Proposed Pension Changes
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed HB 2497 which in addition to smoothing out the pension spike makes a number of changes to the retirement system for employees hired after… Read More