Education
PSERS has delivered for school retirees — and Pa.’s economy | Opinion
PSERS has taken a conservative approach to investing that has delivered for retired school employees.
Student loan repayment pause extended by White House amid legal battles over relief plan
WASHINGTON — The Department of Education announced on Tuesday it is extending the pandemic-era pause on federal student loan repayments until June 30 while legal challenges to the administration’s student debt relief program are fought over in the courts. The agency said if the student debt relief program has not been put in place by […]
Philadelphia gathering focuses on increasing numbers of Black male educators
Attendees this year looked at historical trends related to teacher diversity, discussed how to promote student activism, and opened up about dealing with mental health issues of teachers and students.
Shapiro’s election as Pa. governor strengthens Democrats’ push for more school spending
In his victory speech, Shapiro said his election was 'the kind of real freedom that sees possibility in all God’s children.'
Jill Biden says ‘election is going to be won or lost by where voting falls on your to-do list’
Jill Biden joined Allegheny County lawmakers and teachers to mobilize voters ahead of the Nov. 8 general election
What’s the real cost of charter school tuition in Pa.? It’s more than you think | Opinion
For more than 25 years, Pennsylvania taxpayers have been paying charter school tuition rates that far exceed charter schools’ actual costs.
New report calls for more resources, educational supports for Pittsburgh’s Black families
The document 'provides tremendous insights into these families’ truths, challenges, and triumphs,' its authors wrote.
‘Sobering, but not surprising’: Report details the pandemic’s toll on Philly students’ test scores
Reading and math scores for some students dipped as schools shuttered during the public health crisis.
Collaboration, instead of lower standards, is a better fix for teacher shortages | Roger Chesley
Virtually every teacher survey notes pay is the No. 1 factor in leaving the profession.
Pennsylvania has nearly the worst education ‘opportunity gaps’ in country
In most areas that can be measured, 'Pennsylvania is defined by educational inequity,' an expert said.
Philly lawmaker aims to clamp down on school book bans | Five for the Weekend
State Rep. Chris Rabb's, D-Philadelphia, bill would establish uniform procedures for school boards to follow before yanking books from the shelves.
Higher salaries, more respect: Report offers path to solving teacher shortage | Friday Coffee
The NEA report '[lays] out a multiyear strategy to recruit and retain highly qualified educators,' PSEA President Rich Askey said.