Will new COVID-19 strains mean more cases in schools? An explainer

Because these new strains are more contagious, a lower level of community spread may put in-person schools at risk of an outbreak, but so far there has been no consensus… Read More

Some school districts move away from final exams, …time would be better spent on more instruction

District officials said multiple factors contributed to the decisions, including wanting more instructional time, wanting to lessen anxiety for students in an anxiety-laden year, and wanting to ease the burden… Read More

Study: Student outcomes improve with weekend food programs

Weekend feeding programs send students home on Friday afternoons with nutritious, easy-to-prepare food to sustain them through the weekend so they can arrive well-fed and ready to learn on Monday… Read More

COVID-19: Pennsylvania health officials roll out new vaccine phases amid statewide delay

Pennsylvania health officials announced a clearer, multi-phase path toward statewide vaccine distribution Friday, in the midst of a statewide inoculation delay. Phase 1B includes people ages 75 and older, first… Read More

College Board – PA Administrator Updates – January 8, 2021

Attention Secondary Members: Below are links to recent updates from the College Board for Administrators. Flexible Policies for Administering SAT School Day, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 New Data: AP… Read More

Change of course: PDE recommends young kids return to class

A glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. State health and education officials are recommending that young kids return to the classroom. “We know that educators and families… Read More

Important Message from Your Executive Directors

Dear Members: Yesterday, we witnessed attacks on the U.S. Capitol which resulted in lives lost, destruction of federal property and a disruption of the legislative process. Many people were put in… Read More

Wolf Admin. Updates Recommendations to Help Schools Safely Navigate COVID-19 During Second Semester

Counties in the substantial level recommended to consider blended/hybrid learning for elementary school students

Caring for students in the wake of a traumatic news event

Experts on social-emotional learning say it’s crucial for educators to help students identify their own feelings, to understand the effects adults have on students’ emotional stability, and to recognize teachable… Read More

COVID-19 pandemic highlights cracks in K-12 truancy laws

A spike in unexplained school absences during the pandemic could lead to truancy troubles for thousands of students impacted by factors ranging from homelessness to lack of home internet access, The… Read More