Public schools in a bind amid enrollment declines
K-12 enrollment is on the decline between a combination of dropping birth rates and more school choice options putting schools in a tight bind. The public school system is expected… Read More
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How local schools are addressing food insecurity despite federal cuts, state budget delays
Food security is a major concern for many Pennsylvania families and recent federal cuts to meal programs, as well as a delayed state budget, have some districts on edge. Click… Read More
Pennsylvania tackles teacher shortage with new initiatives
The Pennsylvania Department of Education reports progress in training and certifying new educators, yet many districts still struggle to fill open positions, particularly for support staff like paraeducators and substitutes…. Read More
Central PA legislators, educators, parents continue debating school cellphone ban
Pennsylvania legislators, educators, parents and teachers are all asking the same question: Should smartphones be banned in schools? Click here for full article. Source: Lancaster Online/WITF, August 19, 2025.
Financial exaggerations fuel PA’s cyber charter school debate
One of the most prominent proposals to find savings during a tight budget is to reform how PA’s cyber charter schools are paid. Right now the cyber schools are funded… Read More
Divided Harrisburg: House Dems reject Senate GOP transit, budget bills
Neither the House nor the Senate is slated to return for session days before September, though votes can always be added to the calendar. House Democrats have scheduled Rules and… Read More
‘A real problem’: Student vaping habits pose concerns for educators; Central PA schools look to reduce use
Educators in Lancaster County and beyond agree vaping is a “real problem” driven by a wave of e-cigarette products that have become pervasive inside and outside schools. Click here for… Read More
CAPITOL ROUNDUP: Pennsylvania legislators lead effort to protect kids from online exploitation
A group of Pennsylvania legislators is taking action to address the alarming rise in online child exploitation by introducing a resolution that designates the week of August 17 through 23,… Read More
PA counties, school districts prepare for service cuts if a state budget isn’t delivered soon
Matt Vannoy, the vice president of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association and a school board director for Sharon City School District, said in a public meeting last week that, while… Read More
Proposed laws, school policies target cellphone use in schools
Tony Aquilio is all in favor of using technology as an educational tool. But even Aquilio, Penn-Trafford High School’s principal, admits access to personal cellphones can be bad for learning… Read More