Pennsylvania GOP announces bills to give parents direct access to classroom materials
The Pennsylvania GOP has announced that the state Senate has passed two transparency bills sponsored by Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill.
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Pennsylvania GOP highlights Senate passage of bills on parent access to classroom materials
The Pennsylvania GOP announced on X that the state Senate has passed two bills sponsored by Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill.
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Gov. Shapiro: ‘We are facing critical teacher shortages in classrooms across Pennsylvania’
Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania, has said that the state is experiencing significant teacher shortages across its classrooms.
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State Rep. Schweyer: ‘Pennsylvania is facing a shortage of certified teachers’
Peter Schweyer, the state representative for Pennsylvania’s 134th District, said that the state must increase funding for substitute teacher stipends to address the shortage of certified teachers.
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Pennsylvania ranks 25th among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages
As of 2025, Pennsylvania reported 343 teacher vacancies, equating to 2 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 25th among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.
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Survey finds 73% of teachers changed classroom practice due to educational reading in 2024
Teacher Tapp has revealed that nearly 73% of educators reported altering their classroom practices in the past year after engaging with pedagogical ideas.
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Pennsylvania ranks 12 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary
Pennsylvania ranks 12 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $49,083 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).
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Pennsylvania universities charging more in 2022-23 school year
College tuition fees rose 3.9% in Pennsylvania in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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River Valley High School Principal says CNX Mentorship Academy has given students ‘well-paying jobs and meaningful careers’
The CNX Mentorship Academy celebrated its latest class of graduates at PNC Park this week. In a region historically plagued by economic downturns and dwindling job opportunities, the academy is creating a new pathway to success for young people by connecting them with high-paying jobs in their own communities.
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Near record-level back-to-school spending expected for Pennsylvania families
A report from the National Retail Federation (NRF) revealed that Pennsylvania parents are expected to spend near-record amounts this year on back-to-school supplies for their children, and 25% more on average than under the Trump administration.
