/pennsylvania Pennsylvania en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:01:18 GMT /technology/video-video-inside-a-competency-based-learning-program-without-grades/2024/10 This district's competency-based program gives students greater autonomy over their education, providing feedback rather than grades. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:01:18 GMT /technology/video-video-inside-a-competency-based-learning-program-without-grades/2024/10 /leadership/opinion-how-one-big-city-district-is-addressing-the-middle-east-conflict/2024/10 Partnerships are helping the Philadelphia schools better support all students and staff, writes Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:16:16 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-one-big-city-district-is-addressing-the-middle-east-conflict/2024/10 /technology/inside-one-districts-experiment-with-competency-based-education/2024/09 It鈥檚 tough to discern what grades and subjects are being taught in the Moonshot classroom. And that's part of the point. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/inside-one-districts-experiment-with-competency-based-education/2024/09 /policy-politics/kamala-harris-potential-vp-picks-where-they-stand-on-education/2024/07 Some of the contenders for the No. 2 spot on the Democratic ticket have extensive K-12 records. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 21:08:09 GMT /policy-politics/kamala-harris-potential-vp-picks-where-they-stand-on-education/2024/07 /leadership/how-school-districts-nationwide-can-build-water-safety-for-students/2024/07 Take a look at how these districts help prepare students for the water by providing water safety and swim lessons for their students. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:47:49 GMT /leadership/how-school-districts-nationwide-can-build-water-safety-for-students/2024/07 /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 /technology/smartwatches-the-next-challenge-for-school-cellphone-policies/2024/06 A growing number of schools are implementing stringent cellphone policies. But how many include smartwatches? Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:13:35 GMT /technology/smartwatches-the-next-challenge-for-school-cellphone-policies/2024/06 /teaching-learning/whos-eligible-for-special-education-services-schools-struggle-to-keep-up/2024/06 Many states now require schools to offer special education services to students until they turn 22. Costs and logistics can be daunting. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 20:50:28 GMT /teaching-learning/whos-eligible-for-special-education-services-schools-struggle-to-keep-up/2024/06 /policy-politics/why-jay-z-is-a-key-figure-in-the-school-voucher-debate/2024/06 Jay-Z's backing of school vouchers in Pennsylvania has public education advocates worried it will divert funds. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 22:00:44 GMT /policy-politics/why-jay-z-is-a-key-figure-in-the-school-voucher-debate/2024/06 /leadership/more-schools-stock-tampons-and-pads-but-access-is-still-a-problem/2024/06 Period products are becoming more commonplace in schools. But there are gaps in funding鈥攁nd in access, a barrier for lower-income students. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:40:31 GMT /leadership/more-schools-stock-tampons-and-pads-but-access-is-still-a-problem/2024/06 /teaching-learning/what-happens-for-high-schoolers-who-need-more-than-4-years/2024/05 Districts work to serve older students longer than four years to plan for a changing career world. Mon, 13 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/what-happens-for-high-schoolers-who-need-more-than-4-years/2024/05 /leadership/how-principals-use-the-lunch-hour-to-target-student-apathy/2024/04 School leaders want to trigger the connection between good food, fun, and rewards. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 20:42:26 GMT /leadership/how-principals-use-the-lunch-hour-to-target-student-apathy/2024/04 /leadership/principals-would-like-you-to-know-they-dont-just-sit-in-their-offices/2023/12 Top misconceptions about a principal's job are about their visibility and connection to their schools. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 22:29:29 GMT /leadership/principals-would-like-you-to-know-they-dont-just-sit-in-their-offices/2023/12 /leadership/this-school-board-president-took-her-oath-on-a-stack-of-contested-books-heres-why/2023/12 The school board for Central Bucks County, Pa., has been at the center of divisive political debates. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 22:10:52 GMT /leadership/this-school-board-president-took-her-oath-on-a-stack-of-contested-books-heres-why/2023/12 /policy-politics/liberals-win-hotly-contested-school-board-races-in-backlash-to-conservative-control/2023/11 A Democrat who championed teacher pay raises was also reelected Kentucky's governor and Democrats won legislative majorities in Virginia. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:39:00 GMT /policy-politics/liberals-win-hotly-contested-school-board-races-in-backlash-to-conservative-control/2023/11 /leadership/why-this-superintendent-is-taking-the-school-bus-driver-shortage-into-his-own-hands/2023/10 This school leader is hoping to reverse his district's shortage of bus drivers, by becoming one. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:12:51 GMT /leadership/why-this-superintendent-is-taking-the-school-bus-driver-shortage-into-his-own-hands/2023/10 /leadership/pa-hasnt-fixed-its-school-funding-system-and-educators-are-frustrated/2023/08 After Pennsylvania's school funding formula was deemed unconstitutional, state legislators failed to come up with a solution this session. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:29:50 GMT /leadership/pa-hasnt-fixed-its-school-funding-system-and-educators-are-frustrated/2023/08 /leadership/one-of-the-countrys-largest-districts-is-turning-school-libraries-into-discipline/2023/08 The Houston school district's decision to shut down libraries in 28 schools reflects a growing trend, according to advocates. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:10:32 GMT /leadership/one-of-the-countrys-largest-districts-is-turning-school-libraries-into-discipline/2023/08 /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-a-two-minute-exercise-to-foster-student-creativity/2023/07 Through a two-minute weekly exercise, this Pennsylvania teacher fosters a sense of creativity in her students that extends across subjects. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:08:28 GMT /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-a-two-minute-exercise-to-foster-student-creativity/2023/07 /teaching-learning/what-happened-when-students-led-fights-to-reverse-book-bans/2023/07 The stories of two student groups that found success in organizing to fight district book bans. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 20:26:38 GMT /teaching-learning/what-happened-when-students-led-fights-to-reverse-book-bans/2023/07 /leadership/a-districts-coaching-program-for-principals-takes-a-holistic-approach-to-address-the-struggle-with-stress/2023/07 A large urban district adopted a coaching program to support school leaders' individual needs and behaviors, not just instructional concerns. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 20:48:11 GMT /leadership/a-districts-coaching-program-for-principals-takes-a-holistic-approach-to-address-the-struggle-with-stress/2023/07 /policy-politics/school-funding-debates-are-raging-in-states-with-districts-caught-in-the-middle/2023/07 School choice, historically inequitable funding, political partisanship, and funding predictability are among the issues at stake. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:58:45 GMT /policy-politics/school-funding-debates-are-raging-in-states-with-districts-caught-in-the-middle/2023/07 /teaching-learning/4-ways-to-use-comics-and-graphic-novels-to-engage-students/2023/07 A social studies teacher uses comics to make history feel relevant to his high school students. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:45:23 GMT /teaching-learning/4-ways-to-use-comics-and-graphic-novels-to-engage-students/2023/07 /teaching-learning/how-students-are-reacting-to-book-bans-in-their-schools/2023/06 When students know about bans, their interest in the titles increases, one-third of library staff said in a survey. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:05:21 GMT /teaching-learning/how-students-are-reacting-to-book-bans-in-their-schools/2023/06 /policy-politics/what-happens-or-doesnt-after-courts-order-states-to-improve-school-funding/2023/06 Pennsylvania is the latest state working on school funding reforms after a judge ruled its current approach unconstitutional. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 20:52:15 GMT /policy-politics/what-happens-or-doesnt-after-courts-order-states-to-improve-school-funding/2023/06 /teaching-learning/how-one-district-ensures-that-career-education-leads-to-jobs-for-students/2023/05 The director of Pittsburgh's career and technical education program outlines how she approaches community partnerships. Tue, 30 May 2023 21:28:09 GMT /teaching-learning/how-one-district-ensures-that-career-education-leads-to-jobs-for-students/2023/05 /teaching-learning/everyone-earns-an-industry-certification-and-most-go-to-college-in-this-cte-program/2023/05 Pittsburgh Public 69传媒' CTE students are graduating with at least one industry certification and a confirmed post-graduation plan. Tue, 30 May 2023 21:19:02 GMT /teaching-learning/everyone-earns-an-industry-certification-and-most-go-to-college-in-this-cte-program/2023/05 /leadership/how-fair-school-funding-became-the-unlikely-topic-for-a-student-podcast/2023/03 Three students hosted a weekly podcast as their district and others fought against a funding formula they said shortchanged poorer schools. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 20:30:27 GMT /leadership/how-fair-school-funding-became-the-unlikely-topic-for-a-student-podcast/2023/03 /leadership/did-principal-turnover-increase-during-the-pandemic-heres-what-we-know/2023/03 The data are still scant, but what鈥檚 emerging shows a drop in 2020-21 and an increase the following year. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 22:28:22 GMT /leadership/did-principal-turnover-increase-during-the-pandemic-heres-what-we-know/2023/03 /policy-politics/pennsylvania-school-funding-is-unconstitutional-judge-says-heres-what-could-happen-next/2023/02 An appeal could be on the way, but advocates are already gearing up to make the case for funding reform. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 21:39:06 GMT /policy-politics/pennsylvania-school-funding-is-unconstitutional-judge-says-heres-what-could-happen-next/2023/02