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The state House has passed three bills aimed at addressing teacher shortages and improving student outcomes through a new tutoring program. These bills will now be reviewed by the Senate. Here are the details: House Bill 100 proposes a “Tutoring Program” where junior and senior students can tutor younger students in grades 1-6 and receive academic

We wanted to take a moment to express our deepest appreciation for all that you do. Your tireless efforts to educate, inspire, and shape the lives of our children have not gone unnoticed. Over the past school year, you have faced unprecedented challenges and have had to adapt to new and ever-changing circumstances. You have

If you are graduating this Spring, we would like to extend our warmest congratulations on your recent graduation! Graduating from college is a tremendous accomplishment that you should be proud of, and we are confident that you will go on to achieve great things in your chosen career. As you embark on your journey to

Teachers never choose to be teachers because of the money. Teachers teach because we want to make a difference in a child’s life. Jordan Branch is an example of how teachers can, and do, make a difference. Jordan Branch grew up in Virginia. He had challenges growing up. His parents divorced when he was six

On February 28, 2023, the Senate Education Committee held a hearing to hear from various groups about the teacher shortage in Pennsylvania.  Schools are trying to find qualified people to staff classrooms while the number of people interested in pursuing a teaching career is down. Tanya Garcia, the state’s deputy secretary for postsecondary and higher education,