Federal guidelines on cell phone use in schools expected soon

The U.S. Department of Education will release new guidelines on cell phone use in schools in October, as a growing number of states and localities adopt bans across the country…. Read More

Here’s how a local school district is working to address the nationwide teacher shortage

Mark Spinola, a social studies teacher, brought a “Grow Your Own” teacher program to Gateway about three years ago. It’s not only designed to bring educators back to the profession but… Read More

FCC announces application window for $200M cybersecurity pilot

The application window for the Federal Communications Commission’s $200 million, three-year pilot program to boost cybersecurity in schools and libraries will open from Sept. 17 through Nov. 1, according to an… Read More

Western PA districts split on students’ cellphones as schools across the country add device policies

As schools across the country limit student access to cellphones, Western Pennsylvania schools are split on policies for the devices. Click here for full article. Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, September 6,… Read More

CDC survey finds schools can play important role in youth mental health crisis

Schools across the country have reopened for the new academic year. For students, this is more than the start of class. It’s also a return to a mental health support… Read More

Pennsylvania schools to reap $11 billion in rewards; taxpayers questioning if its money well spent

Governor Josh Shapiro went back to school today to tout the historic $11 billion coming to Pennsylvania schools this year, however questions are still being asked about whether taxpayers’ dollars… Read More

When students return to school, many will deal with mental health or substance issues

Student drug, alcohol and tobacco use and mental health issues are declining in Erie County and are basically in line with statewide results, according to 2023 Pennsylvania Youth Survey results,… Read More

Supreme Court blocks partial enforcement of final Title IX rule

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday denied the Biden administration’s request to allow enforcement of uncontested parts of the Title IX final rule in some states where injunctions are in place. Click… Read More

State allocates $120 million for school safety and student mental health

Pennsylvania schools and other eligible entities are now able to apply for grant funding for physical security upgrades and to strengthen behavioral health supports through two new school safety grant… Read More

Central PA educators discuss impact of more students, demands for mental health services

Central Pennsylvania educators expressed gratitude Wednesday for the education funding increases granted in this year’s state budget but made it clear funding inequities still exist. Click here for full article…. Read More