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

As the school year approaches, local schools make sure safety of students is the priority

As the new school year approaches, safety and security is a top priority. But how are local schools getting ready for students? Click here for full article. Source: CBS21 News,… Read More

Nationwide teacher shortage impacts Pennsylvania, local schools

As Pennsylvania students prepare to get back to the classroom, school districts across the commonwealth are facing a teacher shortage. Pennsylvania will need thousands of new teachers by 2025, according… Read More

New CDC guidance: No quarantines, less testing

Schools can end quarantines and regular screening tests for COVID, but students and staff should keep masks on in areas with high levels of COVID spread, according to guidelines released… Read More

New PA school year: Underfunded districts, unresolved lawsuit

After eight years, the Pennsylvania school-funding lawsuit is in the hands of the judge, creating a waiting game heading into the new school year. Oral arguments ended in July. Advocates argued the way… Read More