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

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