A new study by the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center suggests Pennsylvania schools could reap major financial and environmental benefits by adopting solar power, with Chester County standing out as one of… Read More
As students return to classrooms across the Commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania School Bus Association are reminding motorists to prioritize school bus safety and calling attention to the ongoing shortage of qualified school… Read More
The Education Department has released a new Nation’s Report Card. Click here for full article. Source: ABC News, September 9, 2025.
The 59-day-old state budget mess is inflicting varying levels of financial pain on school districts, from keeping prekindergarten kids home to using capital projects money for payroll to denying professional… Read More
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office has pitched a $49.9 billion budget to top Pennsylvania lawmakers in an attempt to end the state’s two-month impasse, according to Capitol sources. Click here for… Read More
While Shapiro told reporters at a press conference Monday that he had a “particularly busy” weekend talking with leaders of the House Democratic and Senate Republican majorities, more work remains…. Read More
K-12 enrollment is on the decline between a combination of dropping birth rates and more school choice options putting schools in a tight bind. The public school system is expected… Read More
Food security is a major concern for many Pennsylvania families and recent federal cuts to meal programs, as well as a delayed state budget, have some districts on edge. Click… Read More
The Pennsylvania Department of Education reports progress in training and certifying new educators, yet many districts still struggle to fill open positions, particularly for support staff like paraeducators and substitutes…. Read More
Pennsylvania legislators, educators, parents and teachers are all asking the same question: Should smartphones be banned in schools? Click here for full article. Source: Lancaster Online/WITF, August 19, 2025.