K-12 Schools

The Pennsylvania GOP announced on X that the state Senate has passed two bills sponsored by Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill.

Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania, has said that the state is experiencing significant teacher shortages across its classrooms.

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.

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…

Teacher Tapp has revealed that nearly 73% of educators reported altering their classroom practices in the past year after engaging with pedagogical ideas.

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).

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.

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…

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…

In the Center for Education Reform’s 2024 Parent Power Index, Pennsylvania secured the fifteenth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 74.6%.

Pro-Palestine protests at Bryn Mawr College is one of several demonstrations on college campuses across the country, with student groups organizing encampments, protests, and demonstrations at their schools in an…

Last month, the Pennsylvania Senate passed a school voucher bill that was being championed by Gov. Josh Shapiro and fellow Democrats.

As President Biden proposes a new rule that would amend Title IX to forbid U.S. schools and colleges from banning boys from participating in girls’ sports, a new national poll…

As Florida becomes the latest state to create an education savings account (ESA) program, an analysis by the Keystone Today shows that Pennsylvania is not one of 11 states that…

Pennsylvania’s representatives split along party lines for a U.S. House vote to pass a bill prohibiting school athletic programs from allowing boys to participate in girls’ sports.

Faculty Recital: Dalí Quartet on April 2, 2023.

Mather Planetarium Show on March 31, 2023.

Last week, the 2023 PMEA Region 6 Orchestra, including students from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Philadelphia, and Montgomery counties, performed an outstanding concert at Rustin High School!

Earlier this month, Stetson Middle School celebrated National Foreign Language Week!

Rustin High School’s 2023 Coffee House was a spectacular display of art, poetry, and music!

Building Community Family Engagement Session – Elementary Schools in the Rustin HS Feeder Pattern on March 30, 2023.

“Fuel for the Future”, the Nutrition Department is celebrating National Nutrition Month by preparing healthy treats to share with fellow students, including Ram Juice – a green drink to fuel…

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