Leadership That Alleviates Stress
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
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TikTok challenge has students destroying PA school bathrooms
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
How are schools deciding to close due to COVID-19 cases? It all depends
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
Webinar: Act 13 Questions and Answers
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
PA House panel seeks ruling on health secretary’s authority to issue school mask order
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
National News: Everything you need to know about schools and COVID relief funds
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 helping students without internet stay connected in age of virtual learning days
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
NAESP Virtual Learning Opportunity: Keeping Students and Communities Safe with School-based Flu and COVID-19 Testing
As students return to classrooms, schools face the combined challenges of the surging variants, students too young to receive a vaccine, and the flu season. BD is partnering with NAESP… Read More
National News: Universal pre-K, free community college included in sweeping reconciliation bill
The U.S. House Education & Labor Committee on Friday finished a marathon markup of legislation that would provide universal pre-K education, expand federal Pell Grants for college students and institute… Read More
PA school mask exemption loophole draws pushback from Wolf administration
Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration on Friday pushed back on school districts that some accused of exploiting a loophole in its mask mandate, warning that allowing parents to file for medical… Read More