Senators propose ‘First in Math’ initiative in PA
A bipartisan mix of state senators want to create the First in Math initiative inside the state Department of Education. The program is being used by the New York state… Read More
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Biden sounds alarm on youth mental health, urges Americans to aid schools’ COVID recovery
The nation must make new commitments to respond to an unprecedented mental health crisis that has had particularly harsh effects on children and teens, who have faced rising rates of… Read More
Publication of PA state test results pushed back to Friday
According to information shared with school district officials, the scores will now be published on Friday instead of Tuesday as was indicated in a letter Education Secretary Noe Ortega sent to… Read More
Pennsylvania lawmakers start negotiations over the new state budget
State lawmakers are starting to hash out the details of Pennsylvania’s next state spending plan. Experts agree there’s plenty of money to go around for the coming fiscal year, but… Read More
Stimulus funds help schools take on projects, enhance technology, hire help
Conemaugh Valley teacher Michelle Miller said education funding sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic is easing the pain of dealing with the impact of the coronavirus on classrooms and learning. That’s… Read More
PA rep. proposes bill to eliminate school property tax
New legislation proposed in Pennsylvania would eliminate school property taxes and establish “a more modern and reliable way to fund education” in the state. State Representative Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) introduced… Read More
State test scores to be published next week, says PA education secretary
After months of waiting, the Pennsylvania Department of Education plans to release the 2021 state assessment results next week that are hoped will shine a light on the impact of… Read More
As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, the substitute teacher shortage in Pennsylvania gets worse
We applaud the efforts of this PA principal to cover classes in his school. If a teacher is sick or needs time off, the school just hires a substitute, right?… Read More
As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, the substitute teacher shortage in Pennsylvania gets worse
For many school districts in Pennsylvania, the COVID-19 pandemic has compounded a substitute teacher shortage that was already there. That challenge can be even greater for rural school districts. Click… Read More
Some school systems in Pennsylvania and across the country pause diversity programs amid pushback
Conservative takeovers of local school boards have already altered lessons on race and social injustice in many classrooms. Now some districts are finding their broader efforts on diversity, equity and inclusion… Read More