When Norwin School District, about 40 minutes east of Pittsburgh, signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) in September 2024, the district agreed… Read More
Artificial intelligence could be used to improve learning, creativity and social interaction among kids and teens, early research shows. But the technology can be harmful to childhood development without the… Read More
National survey finds more students struggle with basic foundational skills. For 50-plus years, students in grades 4, 8, and 12 have taken national standardized tests that assess reading and math… Read More
Budget pressures – especially from rising healthcare and special education costs – remain a top concern for the state’s public schools, along with sagging math scores and growing needs around… Read More
Twelve principals are receiving national recognition for their success in boosting academics, improving schools and inspiring leadership. The National Association of Secondary School Principals unveiled the finalists for its National… Read More
Today, the National Association of Secondary School Principals announced 12 exceptional school leaders as finalists for the National Middle Level and High School Principals of the Year and Assistant Principals… Read More
Starting next month, all public and private schools in Pennsylvania will be required to reintroduce cursive handwriting into their curriculum. Click here for the full article. Source: Fox29, March 9,… Read More
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) today announced an investment of more than $4.1 million in Schools-to-Work grant awards, supporting 17 projects statewide that will not only prepare high school students for a… Read More
Fire officials are issuing a warning after a teenager was seriously injured attempting a dangerous social media trend where people try to “breathe fire” by drinking isopropyl alcohol. Wilmerding Borough… Read More
Across the country, districts are confronting a growing PK-12 leadership pipeline crisis. Veteran principals, assistant principals, and district administrators are retiring at increasing rates, yet there is not a sufficiently… Read More