Many students still lack home internet. Here’s how big the problem is

Two recent surveys reflect strong convictions among educators that the level of home internet access in the communities they serve continues to be inadequate. With millions of students learning from home as… Read More

LEAD20 Virtual Conference – Oct. 25, 2020 – FREE TO MEMBERS – REGISTER TODAY!

Due to COVID-19 and the uncertainty of schooling this fall, the PA Principals LEAD20 Conference has been changed to a Virtual Conference. In addition, as a thank you to our… Read More

Without state rules, how parents learn about COVID-19 cases varies by district

School districts across the Pittsburgh region have reported cases of COVID-19 since the academic year began, causing some districts to temporarily close schools. There aren’t, however, any set rules from… Read More

The Essential Traits of a Positive School Climate

The single most important job of the principal is creating a school environment where students feel safe, supported, engaged, and accepted, according to many child development and school leadership experts.Click… Read More

PA Principal and Philadelphia School Leader Named NASSP National Principal of the Year

Richard Gordon, principal of Paul Robeson High School for Human Services in Philadelphia, PA, has been named the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) 2021 National Principal of the… Read More

When school is home and home is school, which rules prevail?

How do standards translate when everyone is logging on from home? Schools are struggling to figure it out this fall — yet another adaptation demanded of educators during the coronavirus… Read More

Study guide on IEPs and special education during COVID-19

As the coronavirus pandemic set in during the spring and school districts scrambled to transition to remote learning models while also helping provide students’ basic needs, continuing services for students… Read More

Local educator receives prestigious Penn State award

(Harrisburg, PA)-Each year, The Pennsylvania State University (PSU) College of Education Alumni Society Board of Directors identifies a PSU alum who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and service during his/her career… Read More

Federal government extends free school meals for students through end of academic year

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is allowing free school meals to be available to all children through the end of this academic year. The meals will be available to children whether… Read More

How and when are area schools notifying students and families about COVID-19 cases?

In the event of a student having a confirmed or presumptive case of COVID-19, how will the families in that school district be notified, and at what point in the… Read More