The chronic absenteeism puzzle
Sixty-five percent of all schools had at least 20% of their students chronically absent in 2021-22, according to the most recent federal data. The surge is widespread across the nation, affecting… Read More
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PA could become the latest state to mandate ‘evidence-based’ reading instruction
A bill that cleared the Senate Education Committee earlier this month would require that school districts use “evidence-based” reading curricula, and screen students in kindergarten through third grade three times… Read More
Shapiro administration announces $75 million in public school environmental grants
Recognizing that students cannot learn, grow, and thrive without access to safe and healthy school facilities, the Pennsylvania Department of Education announced $75 million in grant funding to help schools… Read More
Teacher preparation programs popping up at Western PA school districts amid teacher shortage
The Aspiring Educators program is one of several initiatives taking place at high schools across the region as educators work to bolster the state’s teacher pipeline by partnering with local… Read More
Pennsylvania to invest $100 million to help schools improve facilities
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger announced the Commonwealth Financing Authority approved guidelines for the new $100 million Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program, which will provide grants… Read More
Pennsylvania awards $4 million in career and technical education equipment grants
Career and technical education offers students the opportunity to develop critical skills through a combination of classes and hands-on learning experiences, which allows them to apply academics to real-world problems…. Read More
Pennsylvania governor seeks billions for schools and development in budget
Referring to his inaugural spending plan as a “down payment” on his vision for Pennsylvania, Shapiro called on lawmakers to enact his projected $48.3 billion budget to inject more cash… Read More
2024 State of Education Report Released for Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association released its 2024 State of Education report, the 48-page report highlights many challenges school districts are facing. Click here for the full article. Source: ABC27… Read More
5 principals to watch in 2024
Editor’s Note: Dr. Harrison Bailey III, principal of Liberty High School in the Bethlehem Area S.D., is one of K-12 Dive’s 5 Principals to Watch. He is also PA’s 2021… Read More
‘It’s here — it exists’: School districts grapple with rising vape usage among teens
For some users, vape products offer a path toward quitting smoking — a way to gradually step down nicotine consumption. But for teens, who’ve been targeted with advertising by e-cigarette… Read More