Teacher shortages worsening in majority of US states, study reveals

Teacher shortages are worsening across the US for the majority of states, according to an exclusive survey by the Guardian. Full Story

PA Association of School Personnel Administrators HR Boot Camp (on-site academy or webinar)

The Pennsylvania Association of School Personnel’s (PASPA) Best Practices in Human Resources (Encore) (on-site academy or webinar) will be held at the Capital Area Intermediate Unit, 55 Miller Street, Summerdale,… Read More

Virtual Meeting for NAEP Members: Updates from the USDOE’s Commission on School Safety

On Wednesday, Sept. 12, from 3:00-3:45 PM EDT, the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) will be hosting a conversation with Kent Talbert, Senior Policy Advisor at the U.S…. Read More

Bill to reconcile state law with Janus forced-union-dues ruling sparks intense debate

While the landmark Janus v. AFSCME decision had many clear implications for how public employee unions are able to operate going forward, there’s still room for states to grapple with… Read More

National News: Five proven benefits of play

A new paper in the journal Pediatrics summarizes the evidence for letting kids let loose. “Play is not frivolous,” the paper insists, twice. “It is brain building.” The authors —… Read More

Proposal would give school districts option to send school work home

A pilot program allowing school districts to send school work home with students during cancellations ended at the end of last school year. Now, state Representative Kristin Phillips-Hill wants (R-York… Read More

Snow makeup days could become a thing of the past with schoolwork-at-home proposal

State Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill, R-York County, is looking to give schools an option that allows them to give students school work to do at home for up to five days… Read More

With new proposal, trauma-informed care could become standard in PA schools

If a pair of powerful Pennsylvania state senators get their way, a burgeoning approach to managing student behavior could become a mandate. The central plank of their proposal is a… Read More

As Wolf, Wagner spar over school funding, local districts hope for more money

As the race for Pennsylvania’s governor heats up over school funding, local district administrators hope to raise awareness to the need for more state money to cover unfunded mandates. Pennsylvania… Read More

Later school start times a dream for teens, but a logistical nightmare for districts

With many schools starting class around 7:30 a.m., that makes it difficult for teens to get the eight to 10 hours of sleep recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics…. Read More