What Students Gain From Learning Ethics in School

When Sophie Huttner was 16 years old, she labored over an ethical dilemma. Her small class at Kent Place School in New Jersey was discussing a case study that concerned… Read More

Wearables may boost physical education — if data are used appropriately

By putting wearable technology to use in schools, administrators and educators may find students more engaged in physical education (PE) classes, helping children learn the importance, and the impact, of… Read More

Ed Dept to implement Obama-era equity rules in IDEA policy

When the Equity in IDEA policy was released in December 2016, its stated purpose was to address the “significant disproportionality in the identification, placement and discipline of students with disabilities based on… Read More

Schools receive Breakfast Initiative grants

Governor Tom Wolf’s School Breakfast Initiative is providing 151 schools, including three in this region, with grants up to $5,000 to help more children start their day with a healthy… Read More

National News: Largest annual increase in public school spending since 2008

There are around 48.6 million children enrolled in public elementary and secondary education in the United States. But how much are we spending on their education? The nation spent a… Read More

National News: Report on Title I highlights complex, sometimes unfair, funding mechanisms

The report, the contents of which were strictly dictated by Congress, includes an overview of the Title I funding formula process, an analysis of each of the four funding mechanisms… Read More

Teenage Girls and Dating Violence: Why We Should Be Paying Attention

It’s no secret that intimate partner violence is a leading killer of women in the United States: More than half of homicides of women are at the hands of a… Read More

Unlearning is often a part of effective teaching

There has been a strong emphasis on innovation in recent years, but that doesn’t mean changing for change’s sake. Instead, constantly working to improve can lead to better teaching and more engaged students. Full… Read More

How Movement and Exercise Help Kids Learn

Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki was a rising star in the field of memory when she looked around and realized that her lifestyle wasn’t sustainable. Full Story

PA Leadership: Providing Equitable Access through Analysis of Academic Texts (Act 45/48 credit)

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced the second cohort of the PA Leadership: Providing Equitable Access through Analysis of Academic Texts. The purpose of this training is to assist… Read More