The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers’ plan to suspend in-person schooling disproportionately harms the students who depend on it the most. We must set aside self-interest and tackle fear head-on for the sake of our kids.
By Priscilla Lo
Former St. Joe’s prof. sues university and former student over free speech fight
After Greg Manco’s teaching contract was not renewed last year in the wake of a Twitter controversy, the former visiting professor is suing St. Joe’s as well as some alumni in federal court.
By Todd Shepherd
Hroncich + LeBlond: Academics and sports — why isn’t it all about the kids in Pennsylvania?
One Western Pennsylvania private school faces PIAA backlash after families vote with their feet.
By Colleen Hroncich and Marc LeBlond
A $900 Covid test? Taxpayer-funded Covid testing program failing to get off the ground in PA schools
A Covid-testing program intended to help capture outbreaks early enough for schools to remain open for in-person learning has only given 97,000 swabs since the contract was initiated six months ago.
By Todd Shepherd
Bill to increase caps on school-choice tax credit programs clears Pennsylvania Senate committee
“You have a human factor here,” says Sen. Mike Regan. “Save a kid’s life, what’s that worth? What’s that worth to you?”
By Victor Skinner
Lawmaker proposes school choice for Pennsylvania students in poor-performing districts
The Lifeline Scholarships would allow parents to use state funds for qualified expenses that would include tuition at alternative schools, textbooks, curriculum, tutoring or services for students with special needs.
By Victor Skinner
Some Pennsylvania schools go remote despite conflicting guidance
Dozens of Pennsylvania schools are returning to remote learning in response to a spike in Covid cases across the commonwealth, despite conflicting concerns about the move.
By Victor Skinner
Beth Ann Rosica: “Two years to flatten the curve”
After almost two years of bad Covid policies in schools, it is time to follow the science and do what’s best for the students.
By Beth Ann Rosica, Ph.D.
Richard Koenig: A New Year’s resolution: Get back to pre-Covid normal — soonest
All I want for the New Year is an end to the “new normal.”
By Richard Koenig
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