Why Principals Are Key to Solving Schools’ Biggest Problems

Schools face numerous pressing challenges, from chronic absenteeism and falling grades to more structural problems like retaining teachers and workforce development. District and state-level leaders have approached these problems separately,… Read More

Pennsylvania House passes cell phone use ban in public schools

The Democratic-controlled Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill to ban the use of cell phones in public schools across the state. The measure, which does not prohibit possession… Read More

House Advances Legislation to Start AI Public Education Campaign

The House today passed legislation authored by Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Joe Ciresi (D-Montgomery) to create a campaign to educate Pennsylvanians about the potential benefits and risks of artificial… Read More

Act 93 Bill Advances Through House Education Committee After Years of PA Principals Association Efforts

After five years of diligent advocacy by the PA Principals Association, legislation to amend Act 93 has reached a major milestone. Yesterday, HB 2544 (Rep. Paul Takac, D) was passed… Read More

A Fun Update from our Newest Silver-Level Sponsor – Books Are Fun

Lebanon County elementary schools participate in book distribution Two Lebanon County elementary schools participated in a book distribution to help promote reading and literacy. Annville Elementary and Cleona Elementary Schools… Read More

Pa. House passes bill to restrict cell phones in schools

A bill to restrict cell phone access in Pennsylvania schools has passed in the state House. House Bill 1814 passed with bipartisan support on Monday with a 126-75 vote. Click… Read More

Erie School District Drives shift to electric buses

Erie School District is implementing electric buses to cut costs and promote student health. This move aligns with broader sustainability efforts and aims to improve educational outcomes by reducing pollution… Read More

PA schools are in a ‘reading recession,’ but these Philly-area schools are on the rise

There’s a nationwide “reading recession” in U.S. schools, and Pennsylvania is among the states hardest hit, according to researchers studying academic recovery since the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for full… Read More

Some parents don’t want their kids to use tech at school, but districts are pushing back

As local school districts encourage the use of technology, some parents express concerns over its impact on education, sparking debates about digital learning. The outcome of these discussions could influence… Read More

Shapiro signs Greg Moyer’s Law to require CPR training, AEDs for scholastic athletics

Pennsylvania schools are now required to offer CPR training to staff and have an automated external defibrillator at all PIAA events. These provisions are part of Senate Bill 375, signed… Read More