Pennsylvania lawmakers finalized a bill requiring that schools observe a moment of silence annually in recognition of September 11, moving the proposal to the desk of Gov. Josh Shapiro to… Read More
A vote split along party lines advanced House Democrats’ proposal to increase public education spending by $1.1 billion, setting the stage for a potential floor vote next week on an… Read More
A proposal by House Democrats includes funneling an additional $5.1 billion to underfunded school districts, as recommended by the Basic Education Funding Commission earlier this year. Lawmakers propose doing so through increases of… Read More
The rise in absences post-pandemic is mirrored in classrooms throughout Northeast and Central Pennsylvania and across the country. Nationwide, chronic absenteeism – the percentage of students missing at least 10%… Read More
Shortening the school week, or even the school year, likely isn’t going to happen, though. Too many obstacles stand in the way of such a drastic move. Instead, picture more… Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched a group of summer nutrition services for children known as the SUN Programs as part of an effort to combat food insecurity and malnutrition among… Read More
Bellefonte High School principal Mike Fedisson was named Pennsylvania’s 2024 Principal of the Year by the Pennsylvania Principals Association. Click here for full article. Source: Centre Daily Times, May 28,… Read More
Senators Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) and John Kane (D-Chester/Delaware) have announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at establishing a pilot program for school-based youth courts. This initiative seeks to reform traditional disciplinary systems in schools… Read More
Pennsylvania lawmakers and educators emphasized the urgent need for diversity in the state’s teaching workforce during a roundtable discussion this week. The event, co-hosted by the Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee and… Read More
The 43-page ruling handed down Thursday sided with the districts, who argued that state officials did not follow the “rulemaking procedures” required to implement the age change. As of Monday, officials with… Read More