Here’s how the Feds are spending $277M for academic recovery

Evidence-based reading instruction and professional development for math teachers are among the priorities the U.S. Department of Education is supporting with its latest round of grants focused on piloting and… Read More

How do students overcome barriers to learning like hunger, homelessness?

Homelessness, food insecurity, exposure to violence and access to healthcare – all barriers to young people learning in school. Kids living in poverty is behind many of these challenges. These… Read More

New PSSA results show some scores are rebounding, but kids are still behind

After plummeting during the pandemic, the latest Pennsylvania standardized test scores show signs of progress: Year over year, math scores are up. Click here for full article. (Subscription may be… Read More

New report details lack of internet, resources at rural PA school districts

Students attending rural school districts across Pennsylvania often grapple with limited internet access and are offered fewer school-based resources such as psychologists and counselors, according to a new report released… Read More

PA Senate committee advances bill strengthening penalty for school swatting

Pennsylvania state senators showed bipartisan support for a bill proposing to add a felony penalty for threatening violence on a school in the wake of a series of swatting incidents… Read More

Some Midstate school district test scores lag behind state average

Standardized test scores from the 2022-2023 school year are out. The Pennsylvania Department of Education says English, math and science scores have improved statewide, but not all Midstate school districts… Read More

Continuing resolution secures federal education funds through February 2

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

Bills introduced to bring student mental health days to Pennsylvania

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

Bill seeking to reduce teacher shortage in Pennsylvania advances

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

Not all teachers want to be principals, but what comes next otherwise?

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.