Pre-K Counts programs aren’t authorized to open this fall because of PA budget impasse

The budget impasse has threatened funding for a host of agencies: from state-related universities, school districts and libraries, to county services for substance abuse, child welfare and mental health. Click… Read More

Ed Dept updates guidance on special ed noncompliance

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs announced updated policy guidance Monday that it said will help states with timely identification and correction of district’s noncompliance with… Read More

$100M in funds for adult mental health shifted to student mental health in delayed state budget

One hundred million dollars in funds for adult mental health that had been allocated last year — but remained unspent due to legislative disagreements — have been reallocated for youth… Read More

PA Department Of Education Reduces New Teacher Certification Wait Time By 10 Weeks

The processing timeline to for teacher certifications is decreasing. The Pennsylvania Department of Education announced Thursday that processing timelines for In-State Level I certificates have been reduced by approximately 10… Read More

Billions for schools, and more, tied up amid PA’s stalled budget

An estimated $5.9 billion in state and federal funding to operate Pennsylvania’s public schools is in limbo as the state budget remains unsettled, and the superintendent of the Greater Johnstown… Read More

Future of free breakfast and lunch for all Pennsylvania students remains in limbo

Bills in the House and Senate – introduced by Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny), Sen. Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) and Sen. Judith Schwank (D-Berks) – may add Pennsylvania to the growing list… Read More

EDITORIAL: Principal shortage signals another problem for education

The idea of being sent to the principal’s office has caused chills to go up the spine of many a student over the years. No one wants to go to… Read More

How PA’s budget impasse could impact public schools, local governments, and nonprofits that rely on state funding

School districts, local governments, and nonprofit organizations that rely on state funding are considering their next steps as Pennsylvania is still without a budget and lawmakers don’t plan to return… Read More

State Board of Education names two new student representatives

The Pennsylvania State Board of Education welcomed two new student members to the Board at its summer meeting: Brenna Chernich from Millersville University and Aarushi Dedhiya from Cumberland Valley School… Read More

State senator wants to ban book bans in Pennsylvania

State Sen. Amanda Cappelletti (D – Montgomery) is introducing a bill to ban book banning at schools and libraries that receive state dollars. Cappelletti’s bill is one of several now… Read More