Top state officials are warning that Pennsylvania’s deficit-strapped government is rapidly approaching a more severe stage in its seven-week-old budget stalemate, one in which Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf may have… Read More
Aside from taking a 10-minute break to go outside and view the eclipse, the House Republican Appropriations Committee spent a good chunk of Monday putting together their draft of a… Read More
The Pennsylvania health department wants students to get vaccinated much sooner than previously required. To read the full article Click Here.
When some kids in the SD of Philadelphia return to school next month, they may notice some new faces. A pilot program is placing social workers in 22 schools to… Read More
Parents have told Propel Schools officials over and over again in focus groups and conversations: The teachers and staff are what matters. Students form bonds with them, develop trust. It’s… Read More
Pennsylvania’s general fund is on track to be $1.6 billion dollars underwater by the middle of next month. In the past, the state treasury has extended lines of credit to… Read More
On behalf of the Pennsylvania Principals Association and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), active secondary members are invited to nominate a middle level or high school level… Read More
Pittsburgh-area technical programs say they’re working to stay nimble and in touch with the employers who might give their graduates jobs. If that means axing a popular program on raising… Read More
It’s long past time for Pennsylvania to de-emphasize high-stakes standardized tests that, while not without some merit, fail to engage students on an individual level. There’s so much more to… Read More
More school districts are changing their schedules ahead of Monday’s solar eclipse. This comes after increased warnings about looking at the eclipse without special sunglasses. ABC Channel 27, Aug. 16,… Read More