Consolidations of local schools do not result in reduced expenses or increased academic achievement, but have produced a sense of loss of community. That’s according to a document created by… Read More
Personalized learning often receives high praise for tailoring to the individual needs of each learner. However, researchers at the National Education Policy Center (NEPC) have found that personalization is often… Read More
The Rockefeller Institute of Government released a report Wednesday that finds the Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) is deeply underfunded and faces greater challenges than other pension funds… Read More
Schuylkill County schools, like those across the state, are taking a tougher stance on truancy due to changes in the School Code that go into effect this school year. Republican Herald,… Read More
If Pennsylvania’s $2.2 billion budget gap isn’t filled soon, Governor Tom Wolf is indicating the commonwealth could be heading for major spending freezes. WITF, Aug. 23, 2017 Full story
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