How the federal government shutdown affects K-12
Grant-making activities and OCR investigations will cease during the shutdown, but school systems will still be able to draw down most funds. Click here for full article. Source: K-12 DIVE,… Read More
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Pennsylvania budget impasse strains counties and schools
In the Capitol on Monday, officials with the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania School Boards Association demanded Senate Republicans, House Democrats and the governor finally come to terms… Read More
With no end to budget impasse in sight, PA school districts and counties warn of program cuts
“Late budgets come with real impacts,” PSBA CEO Nathan Mains said. “Imagine trying to plan your own personal budget without a complete picture of your income, or trying to pay… Read More
October is National Principals Month – Elevating Principals, Transforming Schools
Lend your voice this October to honor, celebrate and advocate for principals everywhere. Every October, National Principals Month shines a spotlight on the transformative power of our school principals. These… Read More
Thirteen schools selected as 2025 Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Schools
Congratulations to these members and their schools: Shelda Perry, Principal, Lionville Elementary School Andrew Pry, Principal, Wrightsville Elementary School Brett Esbenshade, Principal, Highland Elementary School Timothy C. Regan, Assistant Principal,… Read More
How AI is reshaping education — from teachers to students
Emily Sanders is deputy superintendent at Hempfield School District, helping her staff learn how to implement generative AI tools into their curriculum. It’s just one example of the rush for… Read More
Education Department brings back mental health grants
The agency issued new priorities for the funding after having canceled the grants for not aligning with Trump administration priorities. Click here for full article. Source: K-12 DIVE, Sept. 29,… Read More
Wilkes-Barre Area delaying hires, field trips due to state-budget stalemate
Superintendent Brian Costello said Monday that Wilkes-Barre Area School District would be delaying hires until a state budget is adopted. He said the district will continue to hire for essential… Read More
IOU: $4 billion; state budget mess leaves school districts in financial limbo
By January, if a new budget or stop-gap measure isn’t approved in Harrisburg, education officials say districts will have used up budget surpluses and borrowing or cutbacks might not be… Read More
North Allegheny among six Western PA districts accepted into League of Innovative Schools
North Allegheny joins five other school districts in Western Pennsylvania that recently were accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a national network of school districts that connects and supports… Read More