PA: Education
PA students gain hands-on experience in watershed conservation
It is almost time for some Pennsylvania students to get out of the classroom and into a canoe. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Pennsylvania Rivers …
Educators voice concern PA school voucher programs 'discriminate'
Pennsylvania's teachers' union is voicing concerns that the state's public school voucher program will negatively affect public education in lower-inc…
Educadores preocupados por 'discriminación' en programas de vales escolares
El sindicato de maestros de Pensilvania expresa su preocupación de que el programa de vales para escuelas públicas del estado afecte negativ…
PA nears 60% college degree attainment goal, but work remains
Pennsylvania lags only slightly behind national figures for the number of working-age adults who have earned college degrees or other professional cer…
PSEA applauds Gov. Shapiro's record budget proposal for public schools
Looking to tackle inequitable education funding across the state, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has unveiled a new budget plan, including a major …
Mobile classroom 'Winnie’s Wagon' helping unhoused students
In Pennsylvania, a unique mobile classroom brings education and support directly to unhoused youths. More than 3,100 school-aged children in …
PA high school aviation program setting students up for highflying careers
A Pennsylvania high school is setting students up for highflying careers. The Wallenpaupack Aeronautical Science and Aviation Program provides …
Beyond bookshelves, PA high school library rocks with student podcasts
A Pennsylvania high school has created a space in its library that's fostering learning and creativity that benefit students and educators. Manheim …
PA schools could soon be powered by sun as solar bill advances to Senate
Bipartisan legislation that proposes the installation of solar panels in schools across Pennsylvania awaits a vote in the state Senate. The Solar …
A call for 'bold action' to address PA school funding disparities
During a public hearing on improving school funding, the Pennsylvania Basic Education Funding Commission heard from people who stressed the need to …
Report: Federal funding would ignite apprenticeships, create job pathways
Pennsylvania needs more economic opportunities and a new report from the Keystone Research Center showed federal investments in climate and infrastruc…
New PSEA president vows to tackle education challenges
The shortage of teachers and school staffers has reached crisis level in some Pennsylvania public schools, and is among the chief concerns of the new …