Agencies: Teachers need vaccines
A group of state organizations is urging the government to get COVID-19 vaccine shots in the arms of teachers and other school staff members as soon as possible. Click here… Read More
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School Spotlight: February 2021 – Hillcrest Elementary School’s Video “Bringing the Xtra”
The PA Principals Association is proud to present the February “School Spotlight” sponsored by Jostens. This month, Hillcrest Elementary School in the Upper Darby School District, under the direction of principal… Read More
Gov. Wolf defends proposed school funding increase, Pa. superintendents remain cautious
Under Governor Tom Wolf’s proposed $1.35-billion education funding increase, schools across the state would receive more money. In Lancaster County, one of the districts that would receive one of the… Read More
Biden’s education secretary nominee says teachers should be prioritized for vaccines
President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the U.S. Education Department said Wednesday that he wants teachers at the front of the line for vaccinations as local leaders debate reopening schools… Read More
A year into COVID-19, school leaders are still adapting as uncertainty persists
Nearly a year out from when the coronavirus pandemic initially disrupted K-12, school leaders are still grappling with daily decisions centered around how to best educate students — and how… Read More
Pennsylvania Department of Education launches new podcast
The Pennsylvania Department of Education announced in a press release on Feb. 2 that it is launching a new podcast, titled “PDE Presents…” with Acting Secretary of Education Noe Ortega…. Read More
Wolf wants to add $1.3B in basic-ed funding, distribute with fair formula
Gov. Tom Wolf is proposing to add more than $1.3 billion in basic-education funding and wants to use the state’s fair-funding formula to distribute all basic-education funds to school districts…. Read More
NASSP Virtual Advocacy Conference 4/20/2021 – Free to Members!
Attention Secondary Members: NASSP will hold a Virtual Advocacy Conference from 12-4 p.m. on April 20, 2021 via Zoom and Facebook Live. All are welcome, and registration is FREE! REGISTER… Read More
Pa. budget: Gov. Tom Wolf calls for historic funding increase for public schools
Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal was widely applauded by school district advocates as a long-awaited change that will address the funding inequities that have plagued poorer and predominantly black school… Read More
Virtual NAESP National Leaders Conference: Registration Is Free for Members!
Attention Elementary Members: NAESP’s National Leaders Conference (NLC) gathers elementary and middle-level principal leaders from across the country to build their leadership skills and knowledge around how federal policies impact… Read More