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On Monday, Governor Tom Wolf announced his intention to sign Senate Bill 1095, which reduces the reliance on high stakes testing as a graduation requirement and provides alternatives for high… Read More
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TSI Webinar Now Available
The PA Principals Association and PASA (in partnership with PDE) hosted a free webinar yesterday, “ESSA School Improvement Requirements: Targeted Support and Improvement.” The webinar explained how Targeted School Improvement… Read More
Where Pennsylvania’s candidates for governor stand on issues
A look at where the two candidates for Pennsylvania governor — Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and Republican nominee Scott Wagner — stand on some key issues, from abortion rights to… Read More
Instagram’s New Anti-Bullying Feature Is Here To Make Social Media A Nicer Place
Let’s face it: Posting a fire pic to Instagram can be a little scary. Why? Because sharing a part of your life with the world is a pretty vulnerable thing… Read More
From entry-level to executive, today’s jobs demand digital literacy
It’s no secret that American workplaces are becoming more reliant on technology. Full Story
Opinion: How technology is teaching kids to care about the world and each other
Educational technology, or “ed tech,” provides teachers with a way to enhance student learning through tech-based tools like apps, software and videos that instill and foster critical thinking and creativity…. Read More
PA Principals Association joined PASA, PASBO in Webinar on Mandated Safety and Security Survey
The Pennsylvania Principals Association joined PASA and PASBO in this webinar on the mandated Act 44 Safety and Security Survey to be completed by all school entities by November 30,… Read More
Pennsylvania to delay high school graduation test again
State lawmakers this week passed legislation that would push back Keystone graduation requirements until 2022 and allow seniors to demonstrate mastery in other ways, such as gaining acceptance to a… Read More
2018 Standards Aligned System (SAS) Institute – Future Ready PA: Transforming Student Pathways
The PA Department of Education’s (PDE) SAS Institute, Future Ready PA: Transforming Student Pathways, will be held December 9 – 12, 2018, at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, Hershey,… Read More
More graduation options soon to be available for PA high school students
The state Senate unanimously voted on Monday to approve changes made to Senate Bill 1095 by the state House of Representatives late last month. The legislation seeks to offer students… Read More