School meal participation rates are on the upswing with notable increases for both breakfast and lunch programs, according to new data from the Food Research & Action Center. Click here… Read More
College Board says the transition to a digital model offers a “more secure, streamlined and student-friendly testing experience.” Click here for full article. Source: K-12 DIVE, DIVE BRIEF, May 2,… Read More
A surge of taxpayer money approved last year to help students in Pennsylvania’s poorest schools is being used by dozens of districts to pay growing charter school bills that officials… Read More
Ashlie Crosson, the 2025 National Teacher of the Year, serves as an English teacher at Pennsylvania’s Mifflin County High School, where she aims to prepare her students to navigate the… Read More
Since generative artificial intelligence burst onto the scene a few years ago, schools and educators have grappled with how to approach the powerful-but-experimental technology. Ban it? Embrace it? A new… Read More
Updates to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule are to take effect on June 23, but companies have until April 22, 2026, to fully comply, according to the amended final rule published… Read More
The Pennsylvania House Education Committee began a statewide series of hearings on Friday, addressing concerns surrounding cyber charter school oversight and performance. The initial session, held at Lincoln Middle School… Read More
Pennsylvania joined a multi-state lawsuit last week, challenging the decision to revoke more than $184 million in funding to the state. Click here for full article. Source: WVIA, April 21, 2025.
The Education Department announced that 8th graders would be tested on history and civics, in addition to math and reading exams for grades 4 and 8. Click here for full… Read More
Lombardi addressed several issues that have been at the forefront of controversy over the last few years and clarified the state governing body’s position. Click here for full article. Source:… Read More