The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association’s board voted last week to remove a policy that had deferred to school principals to determine an athlete’s “gender.” Click here for full article. Source:… Read More
The halt to the NAEP Long-Term Trend exam for 17-year-olds risks losing one of the few indicators of post-high school readiness. Click here for full article. (Subscription may be required.)… Read More
The federal E-rate program that funds internet connections in education is subject to a major anti-fraud statute, potentially bolstering schools that have been allegedly overcharged by telecommunications companies, the U.S…. Read More
States will now be responsible for federal COVID-19 emergency payments before seeking reimbursement from the U.S. Department of Education, the agency said in updated guidance issued Wednesday. Click here for full article…. Read More
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has announced nominations for two of his open cabinet positions. Shapiro announced the nominations of Dr. Carrie Rowe to serve as Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department… Read More
Cocalico High School’s students didn’t set out to win an award when they started a program teaching and learning American Sign Language last year. The ASL Learning Community was born… Read More
With the 2025 tests about three months away, last year’s results show that generally math and science scores are improving from a pandemic slump, while English scores remain depressed. Click… Read More
While praising the overall intent in proposed funding for public schools, two education advocacy groups in Pennsylvania on Tuesday issued a warning for Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed spending plan for K-12… Read More
On Monday, the Pennsylvania House Education Committee convened an informational meeting to examine student success and school performance measures as outlined in the Future Ready PA Index. Click here for full article…. Read More
Responding to a court order to address an inadequate school funding system, Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday delivered on his pledge to continue to invest in public education at historic… Read More