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‘Hero’ School Bus Driver Commended By New York Congressman
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“It’s our worst nightmare to see a student be that close to danger as my student was that day.”
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New Research: It Isn’t Easy Being Green
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Nudges can change behavior, but for many societal problems like climate change, they are not sufficient.
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PA House Takes First Step Toward Charter School Overhaul
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“It is time to push the issue. We’ve been dealing with this long enough, and we’re going to push it.”
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Private School Tax Credit May Get Boost After Two-Day Debate
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The amount of money up for debate wasn’t huge by the Capitol’s standards. But lawmakers saw the bill as a symbol of tension between funding public and private schools.
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Charter School Expansion Unlikely In New York This Year
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“The Assembly Democrats have always wanted to expend their energy and time on traditional public schools.”
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Pennsylvania Grants $40M In Competitive School Safety Grants
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75% of grantees asked for funding related to security planning and security technology. Others focused on mental health related services and programs in schools.
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American Schools Lack Playtime, According To New Research
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American schools are lacking in playtime, according to new research in the American Journal of Play.
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Tamaqua Parents Shocked That Armed Teacher Policy Was Quietly Reinstated
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“If I find out there is a gun in my classroom with my teacher, I am going to ask to leave that room immediately.”
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Equity Advocates Criticize Governor’s Plan To Boost Teacher Salaries In PA
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Wolf’s proposal is about more than paying teachers a living wage. At current salaries, some districts say they struggle to attract and retain qualified educators.
Fisher Price Project Puts Power Wheels In Control Of Mobility-Challenged Kids
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“What this does is it provides an opportunity for these families and these children to grow like any other child.”