The 2011 Annual Safe Schools Conference, “Keeping Our Children Safe: Strategies for Schools and Communities” will be held at the Hilton Harrisburg, May 11-13, 2011. This conference will focus on creating… Read More
This week, the State Board of Education met to discuss and receive updates on a variety of issues, including the proposed Chapter 12 regulations on student nutrition/health and wellness which… Read More
James P. Testerman, president of the 191,000 members of the Pennsylvania State Education Association [PSEA], today responded to Gov. Tom Corbett’s call for school employees to consider a one-year pay… Read More
From the Office of the Secretary of Education: The 2011-2012 State Budget proposal presented by Governor Corbett includes many difficult decisions to address a significant budget shortfall. While the PDE… Read More
Gov. Tom Corbett unveiled his proposed 2011-12 state budget today. According to a PDE press release, the education budget continues to provide the necessary resources for basic education while reshaping… Read More
Spokespersons for the Pennsylvanians Opposed to Vouchers expressed disappointment in the vote by a legislative committee in support of voucher legislation. The coalition said the vote by the Senate Education… Read More
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and the Educational Testing Service (ETS) are developing a new Praxis Series TM licensure assessment for entry-level Pennsylvania Grade 4-8 teachers. A licensure assessment… Read More
Check out the Patriot-News article by Jan Murphy, Feb. 4, 2011.
Senators Jeff Piccola (R-Dauphin), the chairman of the Senate Education Committee, and Sen. Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia) have formally introduced legislation to create a taxpayer-funded tuition voucher program. The bill is… Read More
Governor-elect Tom Corbett has selected his nominee to lead the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Ronald J. Tomalis is currently director of Dutko Worldwide/Whiteboard Advisers. He is an education consultant with… Read More