State’s largest teachers union in favor of return

The president of Pennsylvania’s largest teachers union expressed support Monday for in-person instruction in the fall, calling it a “top priority” now that many teachers have been vaccinated and older children have… Read More

NAESP Webinar Wednesday: Short Term Response–Long Term Implications – June 16, 2021

The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) will hold a new virtual learning opportunity as part of its Webinar Wednesday Series, “Short Term Response–Long Term Implications,” from 3-4 p.m…. Read More

Teacher shortages stymie plans for expanded, enhanced summer programs

Summer school teacher shortages could limit the number of students a district can invite for summer activities, as well as hamper a school system’s plans for programming that combines accelerated learning… Read More

CDC says schools should still enforce masks & social distancing, Pa. Dept. of Education responds

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Saturday they recommend schools stick to implementing COVID-19 health guidelines through the end of this school year. That means students and… Read More

Schools are deciding what the new CDC mask guidelines mean for the classroom

In a surprise move, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its COVID-19 safety guidance, telling people who have been fully vaccinated that, with some exceptions, they can now gather… Read More

Depts. of Education, Health don’t plan to require Pennsylvania students, teachers to get COVID-19 vaccine to return to school

Pennsylvania Education Secretary Noe Ortega said that the Department of Education does not intend to require a COVID-19 for vaccine for students or staff once more are made available. The… Read More

K-12 organizations to congress: Include K-12 school facilities in new infrastructure package

The American Rescue Plan (ARP), signed into law March 11, 2021, provides $122 billion in direct K-12 funding. The federal support will help schools throughout the country reopen schools safely… Read More

NASSP Virtual Tour: Downingtown Middle School’s “Every Child, Every Day” Virtual Clubs “Connect” Students During a Challenging Yearol’s

Join Dr. Nicholas Indeglio, Principal at Downingtown Middle School in the Downingtown Area School District, and PA Principals Association Board Member, as he leads a Virtual Tour, Downingtown Middle School’s… Read More

PA families set to receive $1 billion in relief due to missed school meals during virtual school

About one million Pennsylvania children enrolled in public schools will begin receiving a combined $1 billion in cash assistance this week through the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program. Eligibility is… Read More

PA Senate unanimously passes bill to give parents the option of having their student repeat a grade

On Wednesday the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved a bill that gives parents the option to let their child repeat a grade level during the 2021-22 school year. Republican Senate President… Read More