School leaders are facing far more ambitious New Year’s resolutions: regaining academic ground, tightening those belts, weathering divisive politics, and ensuring more students show up to class. Here’s a look… Read More
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has introduced “You’ve Got a Friend in Pennsylvania,” an automated phone line designed to deliver pep talks, jokes and words of encouragement from students… Read More
In a wider eight-county central PA region, the number of homeless students receiving services is rising across the board, said Sonia Pitzi, Region 3 Coordinator of Education for Children &… Read More
It may have taken a few more months than usual, but Pennsylvania’s state budget is finally complete after a flurry of legislative action from lawmakers to end the year. Click… Read More
Pennsylvania’s budget impasse ended Wednesday after the divided state legislature agreed to send millions of dollars to community colleges and libraries, fund public legal defense, and create a student teacher… Read More
Progress has been made at the State Capitol as Governor Josh Shapiro signs several major bipartisan bills, tying up the final loose ends for the delayed 2023-2024 budget. Shapiro worked… Read More
Evidence-based reading instruction and professional development for math teachers are among the priorities the U.S. Department of Education is supporting with its latest round of grants focused on piloting and… Read More
Homelessness, food insecurity, exposure to violence and access to healthcare – all barriers to young people learning in school. Kids living in poverty is behind many of these challenges. These… Read More
After plummeting during the pandemic, the latest Pennsylvania standardized test scores show signs of progress: Year over year, math scores are up. Click here for full article. (Subscription may be… Read More
Students attending rural school districts across Pennsylvania often grapple with limited internet access and are offered fewer school-based resources such as psychologists and counselors, according to a new report released… Read More