Senate Bill 115 just passed the chamber’s education committee unanimously, seeking to require hands-only CPR training for every high school student in Pennsylvania; it was proposed by Delaware County Republican… Read More
While at least one Pennsylvania school district wants to allow teachers and staff to be armed, other districts, including Saint Marys, are taking different approaches to school safety. Armed school… Read More
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as amended, requires the Pennsylvania Department of Education to identify to school entities and local educational agencies regulations, rules, and policies that are… Read More
As part of the PA Principals Association’s Strategic Plan, we have initiated a Zoom Webinar for our magazine authors and members called Ask the Author. The first one was held… Read More
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is responsible for ensuring all school districts and charter schools administer special education programs and services that are in compliance with state and federal laws… Read More
For many schools, shootings like the ones in Parkland and Newtown have led to a new reality of locked doors, armed guards and intruder drills. School districts across the country… Read More
For the second year in a row, state House Republicans are trying to pass a bill that would require union employers to let new hires know they can opt out… Read More
Because dogs give their affection unconditionally and are completely non-judgmental, it can be very helpful for students who are nervous reading aloud or have other reading difficulties to read aloud… Read More
School district property taxes are the ones that get the most attention from lawmakers in Harrisburg. Here are five things that stand in the way — plus a look at… Read More
House Bill 97 would update the law to treat vaping products – including those that don’t include nicotine – the same as tobacco products. The legislation is supported by the… Read More