Eligible Pennsylvanians will receive an extra $40 per student for each summer month as a result of the federally funded Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program. Any student whose family… Read More
Pennsylvania will need to spend at least $5.4 billion to close the gap between rich and poor school districts, according to a long-awaited report approved by a divided panel of… Read More
Matthew Dziunycz, principal at Brandywine Heights High School in the Brandywine Heights Area School District, has been appointed by PA Principals’ President, Dr. Maureen Letcher, to serve as the… Read More
Starting in the 2026-27 school year, a new law will require high schools to provide a course in personal financial literacy worth at least half a credit that students will… Read More
We are proud to announce a partnership with PlayVS to bring esports to Pennsylvania! Thousands of high schools across the country are reaching a brand new student body by offering esports… Read More
In the new year, Pennsylvania lawmakers plan to put a lot of their energy into changing permitting processes, getting a long-sought constitutional amendment over the finish line, and figuring out… Read More
The poor schools that won a landmark school funding court case in Pennsylvania last year are prepared to go back to court if the Legislature and governor don’t adequately address shortfalls as… Read More
This summer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will launch a new permanent nutrition assistance program known as Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer. Estimates suggest the program could reduce food insecurity and… Read More
Educators should expect debates over school choice, teacher pay measures, artificial intelligence, and standardized testing in state legislatures and on Capitol Hill in 2024. Click here for full article. (Subscription… Read More
The student teacher stipend was established as part of a multifaceted education bill that became law in the flurry of legislative activity late last year. Click here for full article…. Read More