The Pennsylvania chapter of the American Federation of Teachers says schools all across the commonwealth should go back to virtual learning for two weeks if tougher mitigation standards aren’t met.
By Todd Shepherd
De facto charter school ban in Philly leads to growing waitlist, with dwindling time to apply
With less than a month left for students to apply for a spot in one of Philadelphia’s 85 public charter schools, a dearth of new school openings is making a lengthy waitlist even longer.
By Rick Rickman
Wolf vetoes measure aimed at increasing transparency in school curriculum
Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed legislation Wednesday that would have given parents a closer look at what their children are learning in school.
By Victor Skinner
Christine Flowers: Mask-enforcers aren’t practicing what they preach
Mandatory masking hurts students, especially when hypocrisy is involved. It’s time for schools to stop flaunting the same rules they want imposed on children.
By Christine Flowers
Philly’s health department guidance results in segregating unvaccinated children at one Northeast elementary school
There is no formal policy for Philly public schools to separate vaccinated and unvaccinated children. That doesn’t mean it’s not happening.
By Todd Shepherd
Kyle Sammin: Upper Moreland School District blocking records related to school closure decisions
In response to an open records request by a parent, the district used narrow search terms unlikely to generate meaningful results, and is trying to permanently block handing over other records by taking the request to court.
By Kyle Sammin
Legislation expands options for Pennsylvania home-school students
The Pennsylvania House has advanced legislation introduced by Rep. Jesse Topper, R-Bedford, to expand educational offerings for home-school students.
By Natalie Kapustik
Beth Ann Rosica: School Board candidate that will put students first wins in West Chester
Without any previous political experience, we embarked on a campaign to educate our community and, despite the odds, encourage voters to stand against a school board that had become much too comfortable with wielding unaccountable power.
By Beth Ann Rosica
Bensalem Township School District paid $110,650 for ‘equity review’
The review is absolute in recommending that the district change its practices to adhere to ideas common among left-wing activists.
By Todd Shepherd
Guy Ciarrocchi: Parents must be in charge of their children’s education — school choice would guarantee it
It is time for Pennsylvania to protect the obvious truth that parents know what is best for their children, and should have a say in their education.
By Guy Ciarrocchi