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As supply chain woes persist for school meals, districts get creative

Districts are continuing to face challenges in rising costs and product shortages brought on by soaring inflation and supply chain issues, according to a new report from the School Nutrition… Read More

What kind of education does PA owe its public school students? A judge will now decide

For the final time, parties in a case that could radically change how Pennsylvania funds its public schools faced off in Commonwealth Court. There is a long history behind this day of… Read More

A new PA law will make it easier for teachers from NJ and other states to work here

A change to how the state grants licenses to teachers will make it easier for educators coming from out of state to work in Pennsylvania. Click here for full article…. Read More

Pennsylvania Department of Education unveils plan to recruit, retain teachers

The Pennsylvania Department of Education has released a strategic plan to recruit and retain educators in Pennsylvania. Click here for full article. Source: ABC-27 WHTM, July 18, 2022.  

PA schools, businesses, and housing efforts are among the winners in this year’s state budget

With a $45 billion state budget finally implemented, Pennsylvania schools, businesses and housing projects are the big winners. Each is slated to receive substantially more funding in the new fiscal year. Click… Read More

PIAA presents initial plan for student-athletes to profit from name, image, likeness

The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association on Wednesday presented an initial plan for high school student-athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness. The PIAA wants to ensure star athletes stay and compete… Read More

Biden Administration Boosts Grants for Community Schools, Sharpens Funding Priorities

The Biden administration will prioritize community schools that provide integrated support, expanded learning opportunities, collaborative leadership, and family and community engagement when awarding $68 million in grants through its Full-Service… Read More

Mental health figures into PA’s education funding

Amid a growing population of youth experiencing mental health crises, as well as another spate of mass shootings around the country, Pennsylvania lawmakers are prioritizing mental health services in this… Read More

Not all PA children will get free school meals this fall

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is eliminating universal free meals for kids, a program that was put in place early in the pandemic. The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)… Read More

Gov. Wolf signs Pennsylvania State Budget

Governor Tom Wolf has signed the Pennsylvania State Budget more than a week after the state’s deadline. Click here for full article. Source: ABC27 WHTM, July 8, 2022.