March 27, 2009

Compromise Made on PA Graduation Tests

Compromise Made on PA Graduation Tests 3/27/2009 3:06:44 PM Earlier this month, the State Board of Education, Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Scho… Earlier this month, the State Board of Education, Department of Education and the Pennsylvania School Boards Association came to a compromise regarding state mandated graduation tests.  Under the plan, beginning 2015 […]

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Is Your Pension Safe?

Is Your Pension Safe? 3/27/2009 3:11:00 PM During a recent State House Appropriations Committee meeting, representatives from the Public Schoo… During a recent State House Appropriations Committee meeting, representatives from the Public School Employees Retirement Systems (PSERS) reported that the fund lost $28 billion in 2008.  However, current retirees will not see a change in

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President Obama Endorses Federal Merit Pay Plan

President Obama Endorses Federal Merit Pay Plan 3/27/2009 3:02:04 PM Last Week President Barak Obama stressed his support for teacher compensation plans that would link… Last Week President Barak Obama stressed his support for teacher compensation plans that would link teacher pay to student achievement gains.  Beginning 2006, the US Department of Education has allocated

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Science Technology Legislation Introduced in the House

Science Technology Legislation Introduced in the House 3/27/2009 11:32:00 AM Representative Mike Fleck, of central Pennsylvania, recently introduced House Bill 713, which would… Representative Mike Fleck, of central Pennsylvania, recently introduced House Bill 713, which would establish the Science Technology Partnership Program and the Science Education Innovation Grant Program. Under the partnership program, Pennsylvania colleges

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