A controversial statewide graduation testing requirement that accompanies a new set of state-developed grade-level learning goals closely aligned to the Common Core standards has passed a final hurdle. The Independent…
Drexel University’s School of Education Special Education Program presents a professional development opportunity for comprehensive and intensive training in the mechanics and legal benefits of IEP Meeting Facilitation and Conflict…
…the one you think. The Public Employee Retirement Commission is out of money. In fact, it has spent $20,000 of its next fiscal year’s appropriation. So without money, it can’t perform actuarial…
Gov. Tom Corbett’s full-court press for public employee pension reform in Pennsylvania took a direct hit Tuesday morning as debate on his preferred option was quickly steered into a House committee…
…here for full story. Source: Chambersburg Public Opinion, Oct. 6, 2014. Photos from The Campaign for Fair Education Funding press conference can be browsed through and downloaded here: https://plus.google.com/photos/114657393330805065946/albums/6067481501697118161 …
For anyone who was unable to attend one of the “Getting Ready” for the 2015 State Assessments webinars, a recording of the training session is now available at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/856561818. …
Governor-elect Tom Wolf named the Steering Committee for his transition team. The steering committee will work with already named leadership on efforts to review state agencies, commissions, departments and functions….
…Ken Williams and junior high school health and physical education instructor B.J. Mikeska. Read more: http://triblive.com/neighborhoods/yourmtpleasant/7361734-74/williams-movie-wrestling#ixzz3PN0geHRU Source: TribLive, Dec. 17, 2014. Follow us: @triblive on Twitter | triblive on Facebook…
…provide a statewide perspective on postsecondary readiness that extends beyond performance on PSSA and Keystones or the local community. Furthermore, Pennsylvania’s School Performance Profile (SPP) includes data on student participation…
…month to discuss basic education funding and other issues. This story captures our March 2015 chat with Acting Education Secretary Pedro Rivera, and Policy and Planning Secretary John Hanger. https://storify.com/PARSS2go/fairfundingpa-chat-march-2015?utm_source=t.co&utm_content=storify-pingback&utm_medium=sfy.co-twitter&utm_campaign=&awesm=sfy.co_h0Tx7…