Teachers want the public to know their job is difficult, new survey finds

As schools across the United States continue to rebound from pandemic interruptions, more than half of teachers still say their profession is a difficult job and public education is in… Read More

‘We have to continually work on this’: Bullying a ‘prevalent topic’ for area school leaders; policies focus on education, discipline

School officials say they do their best to mitigate bullying situations through policies that highlight education and disciplinary actions – with a clear outline of how to investigate reports. Click… Read More

A new federal task force targets cybersecurity in schools

The U.S. Department of Education has launched a council to help K-12 schools strengthen their cybersecurity practices, the agency announced on March 28. Click here for full article. Source: Education… Read More

The end of universal school meals hurt student meal participation

With a majority of states returning to pre-pandemic meal policies, a report released Thursday by the Food Research & Action Center demonstrates how the end of nationwide universal school meals negatively… Read More

PA awards more than $39 million in grants to 36 school districts to create safe, healthy environments for kids

Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary Dr. Khalid N. Mumin announced that more than $39 million was awarded to 36 school entities in 21 counties to establish safe, healthy, and supportive… Read More

Biden proposes 3.9% FY 2025 increase for Education Department

The Biden administration is proposing a 3.9% increase over fiscal 2023 for the U.S. Department of Education, for a total of $82 billion in discretionary funding for early learning, K-12… Read More

State education secretary makes his case for $1.1 billion budget proposal

Gov. Josh Shapiro is calling for $1.1 billion to be invested in basic education this year. That’s almost twice what was spent last year. PA Ed Secretary Mumin said he will… Read More

Shapiro administration to invest $100M to help state schools improve facilities

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger has announced the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) approved guidelines for the new $100 million Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program, which… Read More

PA GOP lawmakers hear from ChatGTP as they consider laws addressing artificial intelligence

“Ladies and gentlemen of the PA House Republican Policy Committee, thank you for the opportunity to address you today. My name is ChatGPT, an AI language model developed by OpenAI.” Thus… Read More

PA education officials detail $1B plan for fair school funding

While the plan, which also calls for $300 million for building repairs and millions of dollars more for mental health, school safety and security, and free feminine hygiene products in… Read More