Pennsylvania legislators bring attention to the issue of homelessness among students

Pennsylvania’s legislators are raising awareness about the problem of students experiencing homelessness, as members of the state House and Senate each unanimously passed resolutions introduced by Philadelphia politicians this week…. Read More

What Do Principals Want From Professional Development?

While researchers have touted the benefits of mentors and coaches for school leaders, only about a quarter of elementary school principals say they have had access to a mentor or… Read More

Over $1 million in Career and Technical Education equipment grants awarded to centers across state

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) awarded nearly $1.2 million in competitive grants to 32 Career and Technical Centers (CTC) and Area Vocational Technical Education Schools and two school districts,… Read More

Department of Education distributes safety grants to schools throughout PA

On Monday, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced the recipients of 2020-21 Safe Schools Targeted Grants. The grants are intended to help reduce violent incidents, to purchase safety and… Read More

PIAA says schools will decide whether athletes need to wear masks

The PIAA Board of Directors voted 30-1 Wednesday to comply with the Department of Health’s decision that all student-athletes should wear masks because of COVID-19 whether they are active participants… Read More

PA strengthens masking order, now requires out-of-state travelers to get negative COVID-19 test

Dr. Rachel Levine said anyone visiting Pennsylvania from another state must get tested for COVID-19 within 72 hours of entering the state. Those who do not get a test must… Read More

Children’s mental health emergencies skyrocketed after COVID-19 hit. What schools can do

New federal data confirms what teachers and parents have been worrying about for months: The pandemic is taking a striking toll on children’s mental health. New data from the Centers for… Read More

Planning To Pivot: Creating Schedules To Enhance Teaming (K-8) In The Era Of Covid-19

NAESP will hold a Virtual Learning Opportunity, “Planning To Pivot: Creating Schedules To Enhance Teaming (K-8) In The Era Of Covid-19,“ presented by Elliot Merenbloom, on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020… Read More

PA school districts face tough decisions on whether to close or not as COVID-19 cases surge

Each school district needs to make up its own mind when it comes to suspending in-person learning because of the pandemic. That’s the advice from the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) and… Read More

Pa. House Democrats elect new leaders for 2021-22 session

Philadelphia’s Rep. Joanna McClinton was elected on Thursday by her House Democratic colleagues to lead the caucus in the 2021-22 session. McClinton, who is completing her third term in the… Read More