On Tuesday, a group of state senators and, separately, two state representatives renewed discussions about proposals to have an independent citizen commission, rather than lawmakers, set the state’s congressional and… Read More
During the meeting, the board discussed a resolution, provided by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, opposing Senate Bill 2, a Pennsylvania bill that would transfer taxpayer dollars from public school… Read More
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos made good on a promise to visit struggling schools with a stop in Johnstown on Monday. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, March 26, 2018 Full story
A week after two courts decided not to intervene in a challenge to Pennsylvania’s redrawn congressional district boundaries, Gov. Wolf on Monday renewed his call for legislators to create an… Read More
The swift action of a lone school resource officer during Tuesday’s shooting incident at a Maryland High School confirmed for one gubernatorial candidate that his plan for making schools safer… Read More
Poor districts get far less money than needed to help students achieve average scores on standardized tests, and a financial analysis shows that higher test scores follow the money, says… Read More
Congress gave final approval early today to a giant $1.3 trillion spending bill that ends the budget battles for now, but only after late scuffles and conservatives objections to big… Read More
A total of $900,000 in grants are available for schools to start or expand alternative breakfast programs, such as grab-and-go, breakfast in the classroom, etc. through the School Breakfast Initiative…. Read More
Nearly three fourths of U.S. teachers do not want to carry guns in school, and they overwhelmingly favor gun control measures over security steps meant to “harden” schools, according to… Read More
More than 300,000 Pennsylvania school teachers are getting letters telling them they are eligible for free credit monitoring due to a security incident that occurred last month involving personal identity… Read More