Federal funding for education will continue at the fiscal year 2023 level at least through February 2, according to an agreement by Congress. President Joe Biden signed the bill Thursday…. Read More
State Senators John I. Kane and Judy Schwank have teamed up to introduce new legislation that will allow K-12 students to take excused mental health days in Pennsylvania. Click here… Read More
The “Teacher Pipeline” Bill, introduced as part of an effort to reduce the teacher shortage in Pennsylvania by funding student teaching positions, passed the Pennsylvania Senate this week. Click here… Read More
Teachers who don’t want to be administrators have limited opportunities for career advancement. TeacherCertification.com explored what this means. Click here for full article. Source: WFMZ-TV (wfmz.com), Nov. 14, 2023.
A Washington Post analysis found nearly 200 incidents in recent years when a bullied student took his or her own life. Some schools are paying out millions and changing policies…. Read More
Inequitable school funding in Pennsylvania means children in rural areas and children living in poverty are left behind, according to the author of a new Penn State study. Click here… Read More
Pennsylvania lawmakers are signaling a willingness to move legislation after a year that’s seen a prolonged dispute over spending and few bills cross the finish line. Click here for full… Read More
The Basic Education Funding Commission held a hearing on Thursday to address issues circulating in the education industry. Click here for full article. Source: WTAJ, November 9, 2023.
The provision of more than $334 million in grants through the Justice Department aims to help law enforcement agencies hire new officers, as well as boost school safety and advance… Read More
In an executive order signed Monday, President Joe Biden directed his administration to create resources to help teachers implement educational tools that rely on artificial intelligence, such as personalized tutoring… Read More