State leaders report increased safety in schools thanks to ‘Safe2Say’ tip program

State leaders say they have proof that Pennsylvania schools are getting safer, thanks to a program that’s now been in place for several years. Click here for full article. Source:… Read More

Some PA lawmakers want whole milk back into schools; critics fear health effects

The Whole Milk in Pennsylvania Schools Act, proposed this year in the state House and Senate, would allow schools to serve Pennsylvania-made whole and 2% reduced fat milk. Click here for full… Read More

PennDOT allocates $1.2 million for school bus safety grants across Pennsylvania

As summer break begins for students across the commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is dedicating $1.2 million to enhance school bus safety through its School Bus Safety Grant Program. Click… Read More

Safe2Say Something App proving itself useful

The Safe2Say Something program has been a part of Pennsylvania schools since 2019 and has provided students an opportunity to anonymously reach out to their school district and local law… Read More

Rural school roundtable at Northwest probe cyber costs, state aid struggle

Northwest Area High School hosted a roundtable with state leaders last week to discuss the future of rural schools in Pennsylvania. Click here for full article. Source: Citizens’ Voice, June… Read More

Appeals court continues pause on Education Department cuts

A federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected the Trump administration’s motion for a stay in a lawsuit challenging the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, effectively halting — at least… Read More

Pennsylvania is suing the USDA over cutting funding to a $1 billion food aid program for states

Pennsylvania sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday, saying the agency, under President Donald Trump, had illegally cut off funding to it through a program designed to distribute more… Read More

Cyber charter reform that could save public schools $616M advances with unclear future in Pennsylvania Senate

Public school districts in Pennsylvania could save more than $600 million annually under a bill that the state House passed Wednesday to cap the tuition they pay to cyber charters…. Read More

Pennsylvania announces nearly $8M in grants to expand apprenticeship programs to address teacher shortage

The Supporting Certified Teacher Registered Apprentice, or CTRA, program provides financial and other assistance to students studying to become teachers, as well as to paraprofessionals and emergency-certified teachers, to acquire… Read More