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May 1, 2024 | 11:01 AM
Pa. schools can apply for up to $10M for environmental repairs
November 20, 2023 | 9:41 AM
Lead testing isn’t required for Pa. school drinking fountains. Lawmakers want to change that.
August 11, 2023 | 5:25 PM
Level-Up funding is being held up despite the budget being passed. Here’s why.
The $100 million program aimed to supplement funding for 100 of the poorest schools in the Commonwealth has yet to receive its annual backing.
February 9, 2022 | 3:02 PM
What is a self-directed democratic school?
Circle School in Harrisburg is a democratic school
December 9, 2021 | 5:38 AM
Pa. Supreme Court grapples with the legality of state school masking mandate
The justices have ordered the directive, which took effect in early September, will remain in place while they consider a legal challenge.
Updated: 2021-11-11 17:00:00
Pennsylvania court throws out governor’s school mask mandate, but appeal puts ruling on hold
Commonwealth Court sided 4-1 with the ranking Republican in the state Senate and others who sued to challenge the masking order.
Updated: 2021-11-08 16:40:28
Wolf expects to let Pa. schools set masking rules in January
The decision to end the statewide mandate comes days after federal officials approved the COVID-19 vaccine for children five and older.
October 18, 2021 | 5:03 AM
Inside a Pa. middle school where everyone wears masks, and it’s not really an issue
Educators say there’s a clear choice: Limit the spread of the virus, or risk going back to online and hybrid learning.
By Brett Sholtis 