Accountability now appears to be the issue that states, charter authorizers (such as local school boards), and even advocates are still grappling with. The stakes — both in terms of… Read More
The New York-based Moody’s credit rating agency is upgrading the battered rating of a state program that helps school districts get more favorable loan terms by giving a guarantee to… Read More
If you had to get a loan to pay your bills, would you say your family budget is balanced? Or even consider yourself in good financial shape? Sadly, that’s exactly… Read More
At a time when regional teacher shortages and high turnover rates are rife in school systems, a new report by the Economic Policy Institute may offer some explanation: The gap… Read More
A new funding formula used to allocate state education dollars based on the need of a district is a step in the right direction, say several area school officials.Click here… Read More
Karen Truesdale knows how to save lives. It’s something the Bellefonte Area SD certified school nurse has done before. But health education and keeping up with new medical advances are also… Read More
Ayana Coles is black, one of just four teachers of color among Eagle Creek Elementary’s 37 staff. Throughout last year she gathered co-workers in her classroom for after-school discussions about… Read More
In the back-and-forth drama of Pennsylvania’s budget woes, nothing has been more ever-present than pension reform. Click here for full article. (Subscription may be required.) Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, Aug. 14,… Read More
Charter schools have always represented a flashpoint in the education space. But the demands from the NAACP and the Black Lives Matter-affiliated groups highlight a new wrinkle: After years benefiting… Read More
If you think that determining scores on standardized tests is a simple matter of figuring out how many answers each student got right, you are wrong. Click here for full… Read More