Days from the deadline, budget indecision in PA
With less than 10 days to the deadline for a new state budget, there is talk but little action — and even less agreement — on how to close a… Read More
New law: Career or technical students could earn high school diploma without Keystone exams
As state law stands, Pennsylvania is scheduled to begin requiring students in two years to pass standardized Keystone examinations in order to graduate high school. But with the signing of… Read More
Lawmakers considering borrowing money to balance budget
The Republican majority leaders of Pennsylvania’s House and Senate say they’re determined to put together a budget without raising taxes. That means making up this year’s $1.5 billion shortfall, plus… Read More
Bill to increase transparency in school district hiring passes state Senate
Pennsylvania school boards would have to publicize any employment offers to superintendents and other administrators for two weeks before voting on contracts under a Fayette County legislator’s bill that passed… Read More
PA Principals Association Holds Principal Advocacy Day 2017 in Harrisburg
(Harrisburg, Pa.) – A delegation of principals, education leaders and staff from the Pennsylvania Principals Association was on hand at the Capitol today for Principal Advocacy Day 2017 (#principaladvocacyday17) to… Read More
Rumor of $100M cut in education budget rattles fair school funding campaign
Worried by rumors that the state legislature may cut the additional $100 million planned for K-12 education funding in the state budget, advocates called a press conference Monday to press… Read More
Gov. Wolf outlines his budget priorities as legislators work toward agreement
On Monday, Gov. Tom Wolf released a statement on the budget process and outlined his priorities in the push towards a final budget agreement. WPMT Fox 43, June 19, 2017 Full… Read More
PA lawmakers want to kiss Keystone Exams and seniority-based layoffs goodbye
School may be out for the summer but state lawmakers are busy at the Capitol working to change the rules governing standardized testing for high school students as well as… Read More
REGISTER NOW for the Principals 5K Fun Run/Walk in Philadelphia!
The PA Principals Association will be sponsoring a 5K Fun Run/Walk in Philadelphia in conjunction with the National Principals Conference. The event will take place on Sunday, July 9th. Please… Read More
School spending on disabled students unpredictable, often costly
School districts are required to provide “a free and appropriate education” to all students under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, June 18, 2017 Full story