A statewide survey of more than 267,000 Pennsylvania students shows that investments under the Shapiro-Davis Administration in youth mental health and school safety are delivering positive outcomes. Mental health concerns,… Read More
In early July, as state lawmakers were in the final stretch of negotiating the 2026–27 budget, among the few bipartisan ideas appearing to have traction was the creation of a… Read More
Nicotine vape use among middle and high school students fell to 5.2% in 2025, the lowest rate since the behavior peaked in 2019, according to the 2025 National Youth Tobacco… Read More
Recess is the new law of the land. Pennsylvania schools will now be required to have daily recess for young students. Gov. Josh Shapiro held a ceremonial signing of this… Read More
As the 2026-27 school year begins, Pennsylvania continues to grapple with a long-term teacher shortage, driven in part by a steep decline in the number of new educators entering the… Read More
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
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
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
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
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