Pennsylvania governor anticipates a deal ‘very soon’ as lawmakers blow through the budget deadline

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania’s politically divided Legislature will miss Pennsylvania’s legal deadline to pass a budget for the new fiscal year, amid closed-door talks to try to… Read More

Free school lunch in Pennsylvania? Lawmakers want it to be part of the budget

Almost all Pennsylvania students would be eligible for a no-cost lunch at school, and schools would no longer be able to discipline students for having meal debt under bills currently… Read More

Shortage of new teachers is hurting PA kids’ academic prospects, report says

When districts can’t find enough certified teachers to fill vacancies from retirement and regular turnover, districts use emergency permits. These permits are less rigorous than teaching certifications, requiring only a… Read More

Shortage of new teachers is hurting Pennsylvania kids’ academic prospects, report says

HARRISBURG — When D’Arcy McQuoid was hired to teach special education in Philadelphia public schools 32 years ago, it took a year for the district to find a place for… Read More

Leaders of rural NEPA school districts fear program cuts, layoffs as more funding goes elsewhere

The rural districts face some of the same issues the underfunded, urban districts faced a decade ago: how to cover growing costs when state funding fails to keep pace. Click… Read More

Southwestern Pennsylvania school districts to consider tax hikes as expenses grow

For many school districts, costs are rising without a substantial increase in revenue. To fill that gap, districts are considering furloughs, program cuts, and tax increases. It’s a growing set… Read More

Regional educators say school districts ‘handcuffed’ by cyber charter funding

A panel of regional educators talked about the complexities of cyber charter education in Pennsylvania and potential reform Wednesday, led by Pennsylvania Cable Network Senior Producer Larry Kaspar. Click here… Read More

More than $3.6 million in grants to support family literacy across Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Education announced that more than $3.6 million in funding has been awarded to 14 education entities, including colleges and universities, school districts, community-based organizations, intermediate units… Read More

Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School principal tapped as Glendale superintendent

Dr. Maureen Letcher is the Immediate Past President for the PA Principals Association. She served as President from 2022-2024.  HOLLIDAYSBURG — Hollidaysburg Area Senior High Principal Maureen Letcher has been tapped… Read More

Sen. Majority Leader Pittman says budget will not be finished before deadline

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman says the state budget will not be done in time to meet the June 30 deadline. Click here for full story. Source: ABC27, WHTM, June… Read More