State invites applicants for $500K in PA Farm Bill Farrm-to-School Grants

Up to $15,000 per school is available for projects aimed at improving access to healthy, local foods and increasing hands-on learning experiences for children in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Click… Read More

PA Department of Education launches disability-inclusive curriculum pilot program

The Pennsylvania Department of Education has launched a pilot program to teach K-12 students about the contributions of those with disabilities, hoping to promote inclusivity and understanding among learners. Click… Read More

USDA extends comment period for proposed changes to school nutrition standards

To give the public more time to review the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed rule on revising school meal nutrition standards, the deadline for the public comment period has been… Read More

Proposal would expand free meals for all kids to more schools

A federal proposal would give more schools the option to provide free meals to all students. Though, if the change were enacted, it’s unclear if all eligible schools would be… Read More

Pennsylvania bill would cover majority of costs for high school AP exams

According to a memo from Rep. Steven R. Malagari (D-Montgomery), the bill would cover 80% of exam fee reductions for all Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) students. In… Read More

Celebrate National Assistant Principals Week!

This week, April 3-7, 2023, is NATIONAL ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS WEEK! It is a time to thank and recognize YOU for your hard work, support and dedication to your schools, students… Read More

Hoax active shooter calls highlight rural schools’ risks during emergencies

Across Pennsylvania, about half of the state’s roughly 500 school districts are considered rural. Some don’t have the benefit of a metro police department nearby — or any police department…. Read More

PA committing $4.8M for safety, security training for all school employees

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency is designating $4.8 million in grant funds for all school employees across the commonwealth to receive yearly safety and security training at no… Read More

Making education in PA ‘look different’ focus of Senate budget hearing

Pennsylvania’s Acting Education Secretary Khalid Mumin fielded questions from senators during Wednesday’s budget hearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee. The questions made clear the range of differences they hope to… Read More

Anna L. Gawel Named Pennsylvania’s 2023 Outstanding Assistant Principal

Anna L. Gawel, Assistant Principal of Hershey Elementary School (4th and 5th grades) in the Derry Township School District, has been named Pennsylvania’s 2023 Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year… Read More