Shapiro: ‘A lot of work to do’ on school funding in budget talks
Education is top of mind for elected officials as negotiations in the state budget process go down to the wire this month. Click here for full article. Source: Delco Times,… Read More
Gov. Josh Shapiro stresses importance of free breakfast for school children during visit to Colonial School District
Around 1.6 million students receive free breakfast at 3,129 schools across Pennsylvania, according to state officials. Click here for full article. Source: Daily Local News, June 1, 2023.
PA lawmakers propose $10K student-teacher stipend, rewards for mentors
After announcing plans to draft a proposed student-teacher stipend program in Pennsylvania, a bipartisan pair of Senate lawmakers have officially attached a number to incentivize students into entering the profession… Read More
CDC says teens’ mental health showing small signs of improving
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest mental health emergencies among adolescents have fallen somewhat compared to 2021, but the rate of girls with severe mental… Read More
Senators probe Education Dept FY 24 spending plan
Support for rural schools and career and technical education were among priority spending areas identified by lawmakers during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing with U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on… Read More
Teacher shortage: Why are teachers leaving the field?
Pennsylvania is facing a teacher shortage, and now it is a crisis — something the governor, state lawmakers, and the teachers union can agree on. But why are teachers leaving… Read More
PA bill tacks financial literacy course to graduation requirements
The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Christopher Gebhard (R-Lebanon) said 21 other states require students to take a financial literacy course. This proposed high school graduation requirement would apply to public and… Read More
Looking to retain educators, these school districts invest in employee health
While public education in Pennsylvania continues to recover from the shockwaves sent from the pandemic, fewer new teacher certifications are being issued every year. That shortage has led districts to… Read More
High tech simulator helps PA educators, police prepare for school security threats
The Pennsylvania School Safety Institute will open its 5,000-square-foot facility at the Pennsylvania School Boards Association building in Silver Spring Township in Cumberland County at noon Monday. Click here for… Read More
Pennsylvania launches grant program for disability awareness curriculum
Pennsylvania recently launched a grant program to seed curriculum programs across the state that highlight people with disabilities who have made political, economic and social differences. The three-year grants of… Read More