Even with a budget surplus, Josh Shapiro faces big education challenges in Pennsylvania

When governor-elect Josh Shapiro takes office next week, he will have a $5.4 billion budget surplus, which could bode well for arguments in favor of additional state funding for education…. Read More

CALL FOR PRESENTERS FOR SUMMIT23 – PA Educational Leadership Summit

SUMMIT23 will be held from August 6-8, 2023, at Alloy King of Prussia and Upper Merion Area High School. Please complete the online submission form for breakout sessions by clicking… Read More

Pa. high schools could start offering students K-12 education training next school year

Starting next school year, Pennsylvania schools will have a new career and technical education (CTE) option to offer students: K-12 education. The program is just one of many ways the… Read More

Pa. is getting a new education secretary: Lower Merion Superintendent Khalid Mumin

Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro has named Khalid Mumin, superintendent of the Lower Merion School District, as his education secretary. Click here for full article. Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer, Jan. 9, 2023.

Open Board Positions for 2023 PA Principals Association Election

Dr. Melanie Susi, Principal, Shamona Creek Elementary School in the Downingtown Area School District, has been appointed by PA Principals’ President, Dr. Maureen Letcher, to serve as the chairperson of… Read More

Sandra L. Means Named Pennsylvania’s 2023 Assistant Principal of the Year

Sandra L. Means, Assistant Principal of McDowell High School in the Millcreek Township School District, has been named Pennsylvania’s 2023 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Pennsylvania Principals Association…. Read More

Five things we learned about student mental health in 2022

As external disruptions to schooling eased in 2022, educators face a new epidemic of mental health problems for children and adolescents. Researchers are just starting to understand the longer-term impacts… Read More

Study: Not clear if expanded furlough permission helps PA schools operate efficiently

A legislative study couldn’t conclude whether an amendment to Pennsylvania’s Public School Code allowing professional staff furloughs due to “economic reasons” helped financially troubled schools to operate more efficiently. Click here for… Read More

Pennsylvania health officials highlight mental health in schools

The holidays can be a trying time of year when it comes to mental health for people of all ages. State education officials spent the day at a school in… Read More

New PA graduation requirements have five pathways

Pennsylvania high school seniors must complete one of five new pathways outlined in Act 158 to earn a diploma and demonstrate career and/or college readiness. Click here for full article…. Read More