Mold in schools: ‘We’re just more scared of it’
The unusually wet, humid weather — ideal for mold — is the main reason for the outbreaks. But it’s also likely greater awareness and concern about mold has fueled the… Read More
Sweltering schools bring up age-old infrastructure problem in Pennsylvania
A recent heat wave in Southeastern Pennsylvania has education advocates calling for more state funding for school infrastructure upgrades. WITF, Sept. 8, 2018 Full story
PASPA/EPASPA Webinar – PDE Updates: Certification – Sept. 14 – Register Today!
The Pennsylvania Association of School Personnel Administrators (PASPA) and the Eastern Pennsylvania Association of School Personnel Administrators (EPASPA) will present the first webinar in the series for 2018-19: PDE Updates:… Read More
Teacher shortages worsening in majority of US states, study reveals
Teacher shortages are worsening across the US for the majority of states, according to an exclusive survey by the Guardian. Full Story
PA Association of School Personnel Administrators HR Boot Camp (on-site academy or webinar)
The Pennsylvania Association of School Personnel’s (PASPA) Best Practices in Human Resources (Encore) (on-site academy or webinar) will be held at the Capital Area Intermediate Unit, 55 Miller Street, Summerdale,… Read More
Virtual Meeting for NAEP Members: Updates from the USDOE’s Commission on School Safety
On Wednesday, Sept. 12, from 3:00-3:45 PM EDT, the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) will be hosting a conversation with Kent Talbert, Senior Policy Advisor at the U.S…. Read More
Bill to reconcile state law with Janus forced-union-dues ruling sparks intense debate
While the landmark Janus v. AFSCME decision had many clear implications for how public employee unions are able to operate going forward, there’s still room for states to grapple with… Read More
National News: Five proven benefits of play
A new paper in the journal Pediatrics summarizes the evidence for letting kids let loose. “Play is not frivolous,” the paper insists, twice. “It is brain building.” The authors —… Read More
Proposal would give school districts option to send school work home
A pilot program allowing school districts to send school work home with students during cancellations ended at the end of last school year. Now, state Representative Kristin Phillips-Hill wants (R-York… Read More
Snow makeup days could become a thing of the past with schoolwork-at-home proposal
State Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill, R-York County, is looking to give schools an option that allows them to give students school work to do at home for up to five days… Read More