Schools prove soft targets for hackers
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Bipartisan proposal would expand graduation options for students who don’t perform well on Keystone
A new bipartisan bill proposed in the state Senate last week would provide high school students alternative pathways to graduation other than demonstrating proficiency on Keystone Exams. LancasterOnline, April 10,… Read More
When is too young to start preparing children for active shooter situations?
As community members gathered at the Municipal Building on Saturday afternoon for a panel discussion on gun violence, one issue dominated the conversation — when is too young to start… Read More
McGarrigle proposes alternative high school graduation requirements
A bill recently introduced in the state Senate that proposes changes in the use of standardized testing as a graduation requirement for high school students is receiving praise from educators… Read More
Pennsylvania’s school safety task force holds first regional meeting
Pennsylvania’s School Safety Task Force met on Friday at the Central York SD Central Office in York to kick off a series of regional meetings to hear from students, parents,… Read More
Town Hall: Ensuring PA K-12 Public Schools Are Safe
A safe schools forum, “Town Hall: Ensuring PA K-12 Public Schools Are Safe,” hosted by the PA State Education Association (PSEA), the PA Principals Association, the PA Association of School… Read More
2018-2019 CATS Secondary Program Approval File
The 2018-19 CATS Secondary Program Approval file is now open for new secondary CTE program approval requests. The CATS file is a series of individual pages containing data elements pertaining… Read More
Oklahoma’s Teachers Continue Walkout As Lawmakers Vote On More Education Funds
Oklahoma lawmakers made plans to vote Friday on bills that could earmark more money for education. But it’s not clear if the measures will satisfy complaints by the state’s teachers,… Read More
An Expert’s View: Sir Ken Robinson
Our new Learning sections will feature a question-and-answer segment with an education expert. For our first installment, we’ve chosen Sir Ken Robinson, a best-selling author and longtime advocate of transforming… Read More
National News: Disparities persist in school discipline, says government watchdog
Black students, boys, and students with disabilities are disproportionately disciplined in K-12 schools across the country. That’s according to a new report, out Wednesday, from the non-partisan federal watchdog, the… Read More