The action in the U.S. school system is overwhelmingly local. But the federal government, and the courts, have an important hand in many issues that touch classrooms — from civil… Read More
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf is trying to make the case for one of the biggest increases in his new budget plan, nearly 40% more for early childhood education programs. Click… Read More
Since Harry S. Truman was President, it’s been state law in Pennsylvania that teachers must get 10 paid sick days. The Public School Code of 1949 also specifically spells out… Read More
With Pennsylvania facing a multibillion-dollar structural deficit and legislative majorities firmly against broad-based tax increases, Gov. Tom Wolf has resorted to some creative money management in his 2017-18 budget proposal…. Read More
According to some school administrators, we’re entering truancy season — the time when schools start taking action on students who have racked up too many missed days. But deciding how… Read More
Legislation that would remove mandated sick time and bereavement benefits for educators and leave the elements to be bargained within the educators’ individual school districts could soon go to the… Read More
As the Trump administration appears poised to make school choice the centerpiece of its education agenda, Republican-led legislatures in Arkansas, Arizona, Kentucky, Missouri, Texas, and elsewhere are rolling out charter… Read More
The future of federal civil rights guidance requiring schools to treat transgender students according to their gender identity, even if it differs from their sex at birth, is uncertain after… Read More
Inhale, then exhale. A focus on breathing is one of the first steps in yoga and mindfulness classes being taught among children and teens and their teachers in schools throughout… Read More
The National Associtaion of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) has released a new toolkit and action guide The Principals Action Plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): Providing All Students… Read More