The federal notification to schools that discomfort doesn’t justify discrimination comes as many districts are tackling issues raised by and about transgender students. Click here for full article. Source: Pittsburgh… Read More
The Obama administration is issuing guidance to schools Friday, saying they must allow transgender students to use the bathroom that matches their gender identity. Click here for full article. Source:… Read More
The U.S. Departments of Education and Justice released joint guidance today to help provide educators the information they need to ensure that all students, including transgender students, can attend school… Read More
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has announced that it are offering a Grades 5-6 testing add-on option for the Grades PK-4 certificate only. Interested PreK-4 teacher preparation candidates may take… Read More
A Montgomery County principal is being recognized statewide for his commitment to helping students succeed. Bill Ziegler, principal of Pottsgrove High School, has been named the 2016-17 Principal of the Year by the… Read More
The Pennsylvania school code says teacher layoff decisions can only be made according to who has the least seniority. Click here for full article. Source: Keystone Crossroads, May 12, 2016.
School districts across Pennsylvania might have to cover pension debt owed by defunct charter schools. Click here for full article. Source: Morning Call, May 11, 2016.
House Bill 1589 became law on April 25, 2016 and is now known as Act 25 of 2016. This Act includes a moratorium on new PlanCon Part A submittals received… Read More
Gov. Tom Wolf said Tuesday that he intends to veto a bill that would eliminate the “last in, first out” policy during teacher furloughs. Click here for full article. Source:… Read More
As the Pennsylvania Senate passed a measure to allow school districts to lay off teachers based on performance, not seniority — and Gov. Tom Wolf threatened to veto it —… Read More