Public schools have struggled for years with teacher shortages, particularly in math, science, special education and languages. But the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problem. The stress of teaching in… Read More
Governor Tom Wolf announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Education will release more than $24 million to identify homeless children and youth, provide wraparound services due to the impact of… Read More
The amendments would have either given school boards the sole authority to implement mask mandates — sometimes with liability protections — or forced school districts to accept opt-out forms from… Read More
The U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) has announced its 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools. The Pennsylvania Principals Association congratulates all of these schools and their principals! Our members are doing… Read More
Amid conflicts over schools’ COVID-19 safety measures — including masks, quarantines and vaccines — the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) on Thursday issued a call for federal support… Read More
Please take a moment to view the latest President’s Vlog on our YouTube Page. This month’s vlog features the PA Principals Association’s upcoming LEAD21 Conference, Oct. 10-12 at The Penn Stater… Read More
Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for children ages 5 to 11 at one-third the dose used in adolescents and adults, according to a new study from the companies. Many… Read More
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