Nearly all PA public schools recommit to COVID-19 mitigation strategies…
to allow for in-person instruction: As of Tuesday, over 750 schools – more than 99% – had submitted their attestation form to the state Department of Education.
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PA Principals Association Announces ‘World Premier’ of NEW YouTube Channel…Subscribe Today!
The PA Principals Association is excited to announce the “World Premier” of its YouTube Channel which will bring you exceptionally powerful content to assist in your crucial work as a… Read More
Decision to close schools to remain with local districts as coronavirus cases surge
As COVID-19 spreads, and some schools struggle with the decision to keep teaching in-person or switch to remote learning into the winter months, state health and education officials say those decisions will… Read More
COVID vaccine won’t be mandatory for PA schoolchildren, says secretary of health
As Pennsylvania faces its most dangerous coronavirus surge, Health Secretary Rachel Levine said the commonwealth could have the vaccine “within the next month” if federal approval remains on track. However, state health… Read More
It’s Official: National Test Is Postponed Due to COVID-19 Concerns
The postponement of the National Assessment of Educational Progress tests scheduled for 2021 means the nation loses an opportunity for a state-by-state measure of students’ pandemic-related learning losses. Click here… Read More
Webinar on New COVID Guidance and SB 1216
The Governor and Department of Health have issued new mitigation guidance for schools. Dr. Healey and Dr. Eshbach discuss this new guidance in their latest webinar. They also discuss the… Read More
USDA publishes proposed rule maintaining school meal flexibilities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will publish a proposed rule maintaining flexibility in USDA child nutrition program meal requirements related to milk, grains, and sodium. The USDA also recently issued a separate rule as… Read More
Online or in school? Districts weigh options before telling PA their plans under new COVID-19 rules
The PA Department of Health and the Department of Education issued new mitigation policies that say that every school district in a county with substantial spread can make its own decision regarding… Read More
Amid school reopenings, COVID-19 liability protection a mounting concern
As the number of U.S. coronavirus deaths tops 250,000, school administrators are examining insurance policies to ensure they are covered in case someone contracts the virus at school. Typically, school… Read More
Education through the pandemic
Schools continue to grapple with unprecedented coronavirus-related issues while working to reopen buildings and continue in-person learning safely, including a now urgent backlog of infrastructure repairs that impact the ability… Read More