New ranking places two Pennsylvania high schools among nation’s best
Pennsylvania is home to two of the top 20 public high schools in the U.S., one in Philadelphia and the other in its suburbs, according to a new national ranking…. Read More
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Indicators 2026: Why are so many Pennsylvania teachers leaving education?
A shortage of teachers has emerged across Pennsylvania and the entire country. Educators are exiting the field, and their positions are left vacant, leaving schools understaffed. Click here for full… Read More
Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots’ flaws
After initially trying to ban AI use, a growing number of U.S. public schools are trying a new strategy: encouraging classroom experimentation, partly so students can see its shortcomings, including… Read More
3 ways states can support innovative high school principals
To drive student engagement and academic outcomes, many states are encouraging the creation of innovative high schools that offer flexible, student-centered postsecondary pathways and relevant, competency-based learning experiences. Click here… Read More
This Pa. school district is enforcing a new cell phone ban this year
A Pennsylvania school district will enforce a standardized cell phone policy across all campuses starting this school year to limit classroom distractions and increase student engagement. Click here for full… Read More
Jonathan Bauer Begins Term as President of the Pennsylvania Principals Association
Jonathan Bauer, principal of Upper Merion Area High School has begun a two-year term as president of the Pennsylvania Principals Association. Bauer, a 23-year member of the association, will serve… Read More
PA parents can now track vaccine rates at their child’s school
As Pennsylvania families prepare for back-to-school season, the state health and education departments have released a detailed look at school vaccination rates. The new online database launches as the state… Read More
How the costly digital age is leaving behind PA’s rural, underfunded schools
Matthew Splain, superintendent of the Otto-Eldred School District, said schools in his district are struggling to keep aging, refurbished laptops from dying on students. The district’s struggles are not isolated…. Read More
Pa. public sector retirees get first pension increase in decades after state budget passes
Twenty-four years. That’s how long retired public-sector employees who left the state workforce prior to the 2001 Act 9 pension overhaul have been living without a cost of living adjustment… Read More
Pa. adopts $50.8B budget that sends more money to poorest schools, skips difficult policy questions
Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a $50.8 billion budget that makes major new investments in education but fails to address skill games regulation or other pressing policy questions. Click here… Read More