Almost all Pennsylvania students would be eligible for a no-cost lunch at school, and schools would no longer be able to discipline students for having meal debt under bills currently… Read More
When districts can’t find enough certified teachers to fill vacancies from retirement and regular turnover, districts use emergency permits. These permits are less rigorous than teaching certifications, requiring only a… Read More
HARRISBURG — When D’Arcy McQuoid was hired to teach special education in Philadelphia public schools 32 years ago, it took a year for the district to find a place for… Read More
The rural districts face some of the same issues the underfunded, urban districts faced a decade ago: how to cover growing costs when state funding fails to keep pace. Click… Read More
For many school districts, costs are rising without a substantial increase in revenue. To fill that gap, districts are considering furloughs, program cuts, and tax increases. It’s a growing set… Read More
A panel of regional educators talked about the complexities of cyber charter education in Pennsylvania and potential reform Wednesday, led by Pennsylvania Cable Network Senior Producer Larry Kaspar. Click here… Read More
The Pennsylvania Department of Education announced that more than $3.6 million in funding has been awarded to 14 education entities, including colleges and universities, school districts, community-based organizations, intermediate units… Read More
Dr. Maureen Letcher is the Immediate Past President for the PA Principals Association. She served as President from 2022-2024. HOLLIDAYSBURG — Hollidaysburg Area Senior High Principal Maureen Letcher has been tapped… Read More
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman says the state budget will not be done in time to meet the June 30 deadline. Click here for full story. Source: ABC27, WHTM, June… Read More
State leaders say they have proof that Pennsylvania schools are getting safer, thanks to a program that’s now been in place for several years. Click here for full article. Source:… Read More