A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Pennsylvania’s system of funding public schools is now able to move forward to trial. Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson on Tuesday issued a ruling,… Read More
For some districts with declining enrollments, cooperative agreements — which allow students to play sports not offered at their school for a different school — are an option that may… Read More
Walk into any given elementary or middle school classroom, and you’re bound to be greeted with some evidence of a teacher’s love and effort. How do you create an inviting learning… Read More
Throughout the region, school districts have implemented an array of security measures: door buzzers, cameras, tinted shatter-resistant glass, safety doors. Observer-Reporter, Aug. 20, 2018 Full story
By year’s end, initial $25,000 allocations could be released to Pennsylvania’s 500 public schools that could help them fund efforts to add security scanners or cameras, mental health counselors, school… Read More
Redshirting was originally popularized in college sports: Coaches would keep athletes out of competition for a year to develop their skills and extend eligibility. When it comes to kindergarten readiness,… Read More
State lawmakers say they’re awaiting feedback from the state’s 500 school districts and 300 private school entities before they can disburse the first wave of funding to improve school safety…. Read More
The purpose of this PENN*LINK is to inform stakeholders of the postponement of the December 2016 amended regulations to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) pertaining to significant disproportionality. The… Read More
The crisis of funding public education is imminent as the court is set to look into how Pennsylvania funds public education and if it violates the State Constitution. In this… Read More
A new report from Popular Mechanics focuses on school safety nationwide. The report, called The Popular Mechanics Guide To Safer Schools, was published earlier this month. WTAE, Aug. 13, 2018… Read More