Enough bus drivers? Mostly. Enough substitutes? Hardly.

When it comes to who’s driving the bus, interviews with area superintendents suggest that shortage is declining with the COVID-19 risks. The substitute teacher shortage? Short-term solutions have helped quite a bit,… Read More

New Guide Helps School Leaders Who Experience Gun Violence

Twenty-three years ago, 13 people were killed at Columbine High School in one of the first mass school shootings in the United States. Since then, there have been at least… Read More

PA receives more than $200K in funding to bolster child nutrition efforts

According to a release, the Pennsylvania departments of Education (PDE) and Agriculture announced that it has received more than $222,000 in funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm to… Read More

PA lawmakers eye stronger guidelines as school districts enhance security measures

As schools enter their third year of the pandemic, they are still learning how to handle COVID — and updating their plans for the fall.  PA School Boards Association Chief… Read More

School districts move to ease teacher stress, burnout

Addressing the mental health challenges of students coming out of the pandemic has emerged as a priority for schools nationwide. Many districts, facing hiring challenges, see tending to the educators… Read More

Gov. Tom Wolf, educators celebrate increase in education funding in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday joined students, educators and others in the Scranton School District to celebrate the administration’s $3.7 billion investment in public education over the past eight… Read More

‘There’s a lot of excitement’: Area educators, students eager for ‘normal’ school year despite staff shortages

Although the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic and the national teacher shortage loom over educational institutions, students and staff of area school districts say they are ready to start classes… Read More

White House outlines key COVID prevention strategies for this school year

The White House released a back-to-school fact sheet August 16 with information on COVID-19 safety best practices and resources for districts as they begin another school year. Click here for full article…. Read More

NASSP Survey of Principals and Students Reveals the Extent of Challenges Facing Schools

The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) released results today from the NASSP Survey of America’s School Leaders and High School Students. Designed by school leaders and students, this… Read More

Smart Talk: Will PA schools be back to normal this year?

Schools probably will never return to that early 2020 normal but what will they look like this year? Mark DiRocco, executive director and Sherri Smith, director of professional development with… Read More