Special Report: What it takes to keep school cafeterias safe
The school lunch room: it’s where your kids sit and eat every day. But, do you know how clean it is? School kitchens are inspected twice every year by the… Read More
Central PA schools will improve mental health services with state security funding
The state senate majority policy committee hosted a school safety discussion on Friday in Philipsburg. It’s the seventh out of 10 sessions planned regarding the allocation of $60 million in… Read More
School districts against statewide income tax collection
School districts in York County are opposing a proposed statewide earned income tax collection, with some boards passing resolutions telling the legislature to stick with the status quo. House members… Read More
National News: FDA intensifies crackdown on e-cigarette sales to teenagers
The Food and Drug Administration announced a set of major new enforcement actions Wednesday aimed at reducing the sales and marketing of electronic cigarettes to teenagers. NPR, Sept. 13, 2018… Read More
New “Speak Out for Safe Schools” statewide video competition encourages students to share safety ide
Pennsylvania middle and high school students are encouraged to share their perspectives on improving school safety by participating in the second annual “Talk To Your State Senator” statewide video competition…. Read More
US officials call teen vaping ‘epidemic,’ weigh flavor ban
U.S. health officials say teenage use of e-cigarette has reached “epidemic” levels and are calling on the industry to address the problem or risk having their flavored products pulled off… Read More
Pennsylvania schools may now serve 1% flavored milk; dairy farmers welcome shift
More students are getting more options for 1% milk in schools this year as a result of a recent federal rule change. Schools across the nation are now allowed to… Read More
National News: Naloxone can reverse opioid overdoses, but does the drug belong in schools?
Nearly 50,000 Americans died from opioid overdoses last year – more than from car accidents. Now schools across the nation are preparing for what some believe is inevitable: Overdoses at… Read More
Auditor general: Loophole lets charter schools keep public in the dark
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts did nothing illegal during the bidding process for its $25 million facility, but it may have benefited from a loophole in… Read More
Competitive Equipment Grant Applications Available
Applications for 2018-19 Competitive Equipment Grants are now being accepted. Approximately $1,000,000 in state funds are available for the purchase of equipment for use in the hands-on instruction of students… Read More