A district playbook to address students’ growing mental health needs

As students report that they’re experiencing a surge in depression, anxiety and other mental health problems three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, two national organizations have partnered to create a… Read More

PA issued the lowest number ever of new teaching certificates as educator shortage worsens

Pennsylvania’s teacher shortage is worsening, with the state’s education programs producing a record-low number of certified teachers in the 2021-22 school year, according to a new analysis. Click here for… Read More

State invites applicants for $500K in PA Farm Bill Farrm-to-School Grants

Up to $15,000 per school is available for projects aimed at improving access to healthy, local foods and increasing hands-on learning experiences for children in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Click… Read More

PA Department of Education launches disability-inclusive curriculum pilot program

The Pennsylvania Department of Education has launched a pilot program to teach K-12 students about the contributions of those with disabilities, hoping to promote inclusivity and understanding among learners. Click… Read More

USDA extends comment period for proposed changes to school nutrition standards

To give the public more time to review the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed rule on revising school meal nutrition standards, the deadline for the public comment period has been… Read More

Proposal would expand free meals for all kids to more schools

A federal proposal would give more schools the option to provide free meals to all students. Though, if the change were enacted, it’s unclear if all eligible schools would be… Read More

Pennsylvania bill would cover majority of costs for high school AP exams

According to a memo from Rep. Steven R. Malagari (D-Montgomery), the bill would cover 80% of exam fee reductions for all Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) students. In… Read More

Celebrate National Assistant Principals Week!

This week, April 3-7, 2023, is NATIONAL ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS WEEK! It is a time to thank and recognize YOU for your hard work, support and dedication to your schools, students… Read More

Hoax active shooter calls highlight rural schools’ risks during emergencies

Across Pennsylvania, about half of the state’s roughly 500 school districts are considered rural. Some don’t have the benefit of a metro police department nearby — or any police department…. Read More

PA committing $4.8M for safety, security training for all school employees

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency is designating $4.8 million in grant funds for all school employees across the commonwealth to receive yearly safety and security training at no… Read More