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Bill limiting school director training to one provider meets with resistance
The State House of Representatives handed the Pennsylvania School Boards Association what had the appearance of being a sweetheart deal. On Wednesday, the state House of Representatives voted 103-100 to pass a bill that dictates the criteria that the training provider must meet, which currently is only one organization: the school boards association.
Pennsylvania teacher shortage is dire according to new report
Pennsylvania has a shortage of teachers. More than 2,100 teaching positions were vacant in the state as of October, according to newly released state data — and almost a quarter of those spots were filled not with full-time teachers, but with long-term substitutes. Some who produced the report called...
Local Seniors Shine at Upcoming Big 33 Football Classic
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How is Pennsylvania addressing its teacher shortage?
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- There are simply not enough teachers to teach all the children, so what's the state doing to solve the problem? And will it work? The state of Pennsylvania doesn't have nearly as many teachers as it needs. More and more positions are available every day as teachers for a number of reasons walk away from a profession that was once highly respected. "In Allegheny County, we're seeing there are no subs. We're seeing teachers and support staff can barely get time off whenever they need it," said Annie Briscoe with PSEA.And that is just one of the many reasons...
Local Middle School Students Excel at State Science Competition
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School panic alarms may come to Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) – Silent panic alarms may become the next line of defense for schools in Pennsylvania. A bipartisan plan introduced in the Senate on Monday would mandate installing devices in buildings to speed up law enforcement response during an emergency. Five other states have implemented similar legislation, dubbed “Alyssa’s Law.”
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