US students performing worse in school than 10 years ago: Report
A new report released Wednesday suggests students in U.S. schools are performing worse than their peers a decade ago, and it isn’t entirely due to the impact of the COVID-19… Read More
Pennsylvania ranks 27th in reading recovery – Where Pa. students are gaining ground, where gaps remain after COVID
In the aftermath of the pandemic, Pennsylvania ranks 27th in reading recovery among 35 states, according to a new education scorecard. The data points to ongoing educational gaps and recovery… Read More
Pa. survey finds heavy student screen time, light parental limits
Nearly two-thirds of Pennsylvania adolescents and teens are spending more than 2 hours a day on social media, according to results from a statewide youth survey. Click here for full… Read More
‘We’ve got to do more:’ New bill would require teachers to report AI images of child abuse
Pennsylvania House lawmakers unanimously approved a bill aimed at strengthening child protection laws as artificial intelligence-generated abuse images become more common, even though a similar measure has already passed in… Read More
PA youth safety funding expands as demand surges
More than $65 million in new state funding is being deployed to expand youth safety and afterschool programs across Pennsylvania, as officials warn demand for prevention resources continues to outpace… Read More
Local school districts join statewide push for increased public school funding from the state
As public school districts across the state face increased expenses and stagnant revenue, the Pennsylvania School Boards Association has introduced a resolution asking for increased state funding. Click here for… Read More
How rising fuel prices are impacting local school districts’ transportation budgets
As gas prices continue to climb, the impact is being felt beyond drivers at the pump. Some local school districts are spending more to get students to and from school,… Read More
Free Presentations from the PA Office of Attorney General Dave Sunday (OAG)
The Pennsylvania OAG’s Office of Public Engagement provides no-cost educational presentations across Pennsylvania, designed to strengthen and enhance school climate and safety. Through a wide range of interactive and engaging… Read More
Pennsylvania closer to banning cellphones in school classrooms
Pennsylvania lawmakers moved one step closer to banning cellphones during school hours. The bell-to-bell classroom cellphone ban passed the Pa. House Education Committee Tuesday and now goes before the entire… Read More
Pa. House passes bill allowing PIAA to split public, private playoffs
The state House advanced legislation Wednesday that would allow the PIAA to separate public and private schools into different postseason playoff systems. Click here for full article. Source: PennLive, April… Read More