Getting high school students excited about teaching can significantly expand the pipeline of diverse educators—but mentorship and support determine whether those new teachers return to the districts that trained them…. Read More
Every school is like another country, each one featuring a unique constellation of history, cultural norms, values, belief systems, political dynamics, social relationships, etc. That’s why the task of onboarding… Read More
A Wallace Foundation report and toolkit offer resources for providing more equitable paths for assistant principals to advance. Click here for the full article. Source: DATIA K12, April 2, 2026.
National Assistant Principals Week, observed April 6–10, 2026, offers a meaningful opportunity to recognize the vital contributions of assistant principals in our schools. Often working behind the scenes, these dedicated… Read More
Pennsylvania’s requirement that public school students pass Keystone Exams to graduate from high school is again drawing scrutiny in Harrisburg, where lawmakers are proposing a study to determine whether there… Read More
Pennsylvania’s public school pension system is showing improved financial health, with rising funding levels, declining debt, and stronger long-term investment performance. Click here for full article. Source: MyChesCo, March 24,… Read More
Leading a school is one of the hardest jobs in education. You deserve a national association that’s fully behind you—at every grade level, in every decision, on every front. This… Read More
When aspiring teacher Ainsley Martin enrolls at Pitt-Greensburg in the fall, she will have six education credits under her belt with the help of a program launched by one of… Read More
Data shows middle school is the age when interest in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) declines for girls at a much faster rate than for boys. So encouraging… Read More
A 110-year-old professional association of school principals will now invite elementary school leaders to join its member ranks, marking a major shift in the K–12 leadership landscape. The National Association… Read More