Pennsylvania Department of Education

March 13, 2025 | 9:35 AM

Extra funding for 100s of Pa. districts in question. See if yours could be affected.

Key Republicans are questioning whether an “adequacy” supplement targeted at underfunded schools is inherently unfair.

By Sarah Anne Hughes of Spotlight PA

August 19, 2024 | 9:10 AM

Here’s what to know about the new Title IX regulations in Pennsylvania

The state’s Department of Education plans to update its own policy to reflect the new Title IX regulations that protect students from gender identity discrimination.

By Emily Neil/WHYY

January 24, 2024 | 11:07 AM

Pa. Department of Education awards $1.4 million to address sexual violence on school campuses

By Betul Tuncer/WESA

March 1, 2023 | 11:30 AM

Pennsylvania schools want a funding plan, down payment after court win

By Brooke Schultz/ The Associated Press/Report for America

January 13, 2023 | 10:34 AM

Pa. high schools could start offering students K-12 education training next school year

By Aubri Juhasz /WHYY

November 16, 2022 | 10:08 AM

Pennsylvania releases anti-racist guidelines as part of teacher-prep overhaul

The standards are meant to prepare teachers to work with students and families of all backgrounds and will be required as part of the state’s certification process.

By Aubri Juhasz/WHYY

September 23, 2022 | 11:39 AM

Pennsylvania’s “Parental Bill of Rights” bill is designed to quash discussions on LGBTQ issues in school

The so-called “Parental Bill of Rights,” would require classes at school to be “age appropriate” and prohibit topics on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten up to fifth grade.

By Gabriela Martínez/WITF

September 9, 2022 | 3:34 PM

Pennsylvania schools are looking for solutions to retain staff and attract new teachers

School districts in the midstate – and across Pennsylvania – are facing teacher and staff shortages, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Education

By Gabriela Martínez/WITF

August 4, 2022 | 6:17 PM

Pennsylvania’s lowest funded school districts lay out their plans for millions in new funding

A few of those districts are reaping tens of millions more dollars from the state budget compared to last year

By Sam Dunklau

July 19, 2022 | 10:41 AM

Pennsylvania has a 3 year plan to tackle the teacher shortage

The Pennsylvania Department of Education’s 3 year plan aims to get more teachers into classrooms by 2025.

By Sam Dunklau

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