Thousands of students have requested to go mask-free in Pennsylvania schools, claiming a medical exemption amid fierce local opposition to the state’s new face covering mandate. The order, which went into… Read More
After months of heated school board meetings, the battle over whether children in Pennsylvania schools have to wear masks has shifted to the courts. At least three lawsuits have been… Read More
A viral social media challenge has reportedly left a trail of vandalism in Pennsylvania schools, including several districts in Berks County, and has also made its way into the Lehigh… Read More
School leaders are in one of the most precarious balancing acts in the history of public education. They must keep educators focused on providing high-quality learning to kids despite mandatory… Read More
Because of a TikTok challenge, school bathrooms are being destroyed at an alarming rate nationwide, and Pennsylvania has not been spared. Boyertown Area School District Superintendent Marybeth Torchia told her… Read More
Health experts said creating broad rules that can apply to every school — or even every class within a school — is difficult. Among the variables to consider: students’ ages,… Read More
Act 13, the law governing how educators (including principals) are evaluated, is now in effect for the 2021-2022 school year. The Pennsylvania Principals Association has been instrumental in positive changes that… Read More
Republican state lawmakers are taking a different avenue outside of the courts to challenge Pennsylvania Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam’s order requiring masks in schools and child care centers. The… Read More
The rollout of the federal aid, like most things since the pandemic began, has been frenzied, chaotic, and confusing. Education Week has assembled an educator’s guide to the basics of… Read More
Libraries continue to see a surge in library card applications during the pandemic as students learning virtually find it a valuable resource during the school year. Public libraries are increasingly… Read More