PA: Youth
STEM model may offer hope for PA child welfare workforce crisis
The child welfare system in Pennsylvania faces a staffing crisis affecting children and families throughout the system. The Child Welfare Resource …
'Empowering Social Workers,' in March and beyond
Social workers are in the spotlight in March for National Professional Social Work Month. They play a crucial role in addressing society's most …
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 …
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 …
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 examines strengths, challenges of PA congregate-care settings for teens
For young people with serious behavioral health challenges, a new report showed Pennsylvania's congregate-care settings may be the best option…
Charting a Path to Equitable Access for PA Early Learning System
The Keystone State has some work to do to provide more access to quality pre-Kindergarten programs for the youngest Pennsylvanians. Only 43% of …
Survey: Young Pennsylvanians Want Stricter Gun Laws
In Pennsylvania and across the country, some 74% of young people in the U.S. believe gun violence is a problem, and 60% want to see stricter gun laws…