State budget boosted early childhood ed by $30 million
Gov. Tom Wolf joined lawmakers and advocates for early childhood education Monday to tout the benefits of a $30 million boost in funding for Pre-K Counts and Head Start programs… Read More
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As PA school districts tally how many students will repeat grades under Act 66, they’re watching budget impact
Pittsburgh Public Schools and school districts all across the state are tallying how many parents and students are opting to repeat a grade this fall due to the impact of… Read More
NPC 2021: Principals share strategies for leading a culture of diversity, unity
During a virtual discussion, three school leaders covered topics ranging from the importance of vulnerability to the problem with saying, “But I’m not racist.” In a Thursday afternoon virtual session… Read More
Looming school funding trial could force drastic overhaul of state education spending
Advocates hope a landmark school funding lawsuit seven years in the making will prompt the state Supreme Court to order lawmakers come up with a plan to confront long-standing inequities… Read More
Pittsburgh-area school districts setting health policies — including whether to wear masks — for next school year
Students may be required to wear face masks for in-person classes in the new school year amid the coronavirus pandemic or they could be able to attend class mask-free. It… Read More
School bus driver and substitute teacher shortage ahead of 2021-22 school year
The start of the new school year is right around the corner, but depending on where you live, a school bus might not be. “Statewide, we need hundreds and hundreds… Read More
State of School Safety Report reveals 30% gap between parents and administrators on perception of school safety
A report developed by Safe and Sound Schools and Raptor Technologies, based on a nationwide survey of school district administrators, public safety staff, teachers, parents, and students, has identified significant… Read More
Department of Education announces launch of Science Education Leadership Network
In a continued effort to support STEM access and initiatives across the commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and NextGenScienceOpens In A New Window announce the launch of the… Read More
School districts adopting health plans for return to school
Local school districts are preparing for the 2021-22 school year, and while classrooms won’t look exactly like they did before the COVID-19 pandemic, they will more closely resemble pre-pandemic schools…. Read More
Free school meals to continue in upcoming school year
Pennsylvania K-12 schools will have the option to continue offering free nutritious school meals during the 2021-22 school year, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced today. The U.S. Department… Read More