news, regional news, southeast
COVID-19 has impacted our economy in an unprecedented manner, not just locally, but nationally and internationally, grabbing many news headlines. In addition, it has greatly impacted the Pennsylvania education system. Read the full article here:...
lehigh, news, regional news
Consistently and adequately funding for Pennsylvania schools ensures that our students will be educated. However, online learning opportunities are not all equal for Pennsylvania students. Read the full article here:...
regional news, southeast, statewide news, Uncategorized
As school districts from Lower Merion to Cherry Hill prepared to give students Chromebooks this week, Shaxi Ortiz picked up worksheets and reading materials from a Camden elementary school for her two daughters. “I only have one computer,” said Ortiz, as she left the...
central, news, regional news
A Dallastown Area School District student wrote a letter thanking educators and staffers for their work during the COVID-19 crisis. The letter says, “While walking inside to the drop box, I saw lunch workers providing bagged meals for families in cars. While...
news, northwest, regional news, statewide news
We’re in an unprecedented time that will require unprecedented action to ensure the health and well-being of all, including children, is at the forefront of any action taken by our government. To limit the effect the coronavirus pandemic will have on Americans, we...
harrisburg, news, regional news, statewide news
It’s looking more and more likely that Pennsylvania schools will be closed beyond the initial 2-week shutdown mandated by Gov. Tom Wolf. The shutdown was implemented to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19. The issue is that many school districts are not prepared to offer...
lehigh, news, regional news
Across the Parkland School District, 450 families requested Chromebooks, and about 50 requested mobile hot spots, said Tom Derhammer, supervisor of information technology. At Parkway Manor, which had 88 Chromebooks to give out, Bartman and Derhammer made phone calls...
lehigh, news, regional news
Many Lehigh Valley educators plan to send two weeks worth of classwork to students, including online/digital learning opportunities; and non-digital learning opportunities, such as materials being sent to homes. Local districts must provide access to learning for all...
news, regional news, southwest, statewide news
Rising mandated costs are a growing problem for Pennsylvania school districts and funding from the state is not keeping up with costs, according to new 2020 school district fact sheets. The fact sheets — which provide information on state and local funding of public...
