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While the symptoms fueling the state’s teacher shortage are many, apparent easy fixes are few, according to state officials and educators. College debt, sta

The 2023 legislative session just concluded, and we were able to make solid progress on several of our policy priorities.

(The Center Square) – While the symptoms fueling the state’s teacher shortage are many, apparent easy fixes are few, according to state officials and educators.

I’ve spent decades teaching and working in the School District of Lancaster and believe strongly in the power of teachers to change lives. However, at this moment, I question whether

In the midst of a record-high teacher shortage across the state, the Pennsylvania State Education Association is calling on legislators to set a minimum $60,000 salary for educators, counselors and nu...

With Gov. Josh Shapiro a week out from submitting his first proposed Commonwealth budget, the State System of Higher Education has unveiled a plan to address Pennsylvania’s worsening teaching shortage that would use some of those funds. The State System is asking to channel $56.5 million for direct financial aid

THE ISSUE

On Tuesday, a Commonwealth judge ruled Pennsylvania's public school funding system is so inadequate, it's unconstitutional. Now advocates want to see change.

Recently, Teach Plus Nevada released a memo discussing practices of how these moments impact black students.

Mary Rose Donahue keeps a box of scissors in her classroom, not for arts and crafts projects with her students but for the same reason she also stores a baseball bat and a first-aid kit...