Some states want to lock in universal free school meals as federal waivers end

As schools brace for the end of federal nutrition waivers that made free school meals universal during the pandemic, lawmakers in some states are moving to lock programs of their… Read More

Mental health, community schools top of mind in FY 23 House hearing

U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona promoted strong school-based mental health supports and expansion of community schools during a Thursday hearing of the House Education and Labor Committee on Capitol Hill. The hearing’s… Read More

Pennsylvania is increasingly underfunding special education, report finds

The state of Pennsylvania has paid a decreasing share over the last decade of what it costs to educate students in special education, putting a heavier burden on local districts… Read More

Executive Director’s Statement on Robb Elementary School Shooting

Please click here to view the video of the Pennsylvania Principals Association Executive Director, Dr. Eric Eshbach’s statement on the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

PA programs receive grants to prepare students for the workforce

More than $2.5 million in Schools-to-Work grants have been awarded to 12 Pennsylvania programs, Gov. Tom Wolf announced Tuesday. The programs help prepare students to enter the workforce through classroom… Read More

House committee passes bill to address teacher shortage by improving certification process

In response to the impact Pennsylvania’s teacher shortage has on students, Sens. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Wayne Langerholc Jr. (R-35) sponsored legislation to simplify the process for out-of-state teachers to… Read More

Pennsylvania families will get help next month for missed school meals because of pandemic closures

Pennsylvania families should begin receiving benefits next month to make up for missed school meals related to COVID-19 closures this school year. The Pandemic-EBT program was set up to help… Read More

Ryan J. Caufman Named Pennsylvania’s 2022 Principal of the Year

Ryan J. Caufman, Principal of Central York High School in the Central York School District, has been named Pennsylvania’s 2022 Principal of the Year by the Pennsylvania Principals Association. As… Read More

Pennsylvania takes first step to join federal government’s $45 billion “Internet for All” initiative

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the initiative last week. It is part of the infrastructure bill Congress passed last year, which includes $65 billion that aims to fund high-speed internet across… Read More

PA commission approves updated science standards for K-12 students

A state regulatory review commission on Thursday approved an updated set of K-12 science standards that will guide future instruction for Pennsylvania in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM,… Read More