Government
Philadelphia Democratic senator crosses aisle for school choice measure(The Center Square) – A plan for school vouchers in Pennsylvania emerged from hibernation on Tuesday. The legislation remains a top priority among Republican leaders in the Senate and a… Read More
Public Education
Digital standardized tests becoming new norm(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s shift toward digital standardized school testing will save the state $6.5 million and hours of lost learning for students, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro. The… Read More
AI
Microsoft exec rejects rogue generative AI risk(The Center Square) – A Microsoft policy executive said to Pennsylvania lawmakers this week he’s “unaware” of the possibility that generative artificial intelligence could develop sentiency and become exploitive –… Read More
Public Education
Antisemitic allegations hit Philadelphia’s school district(The Center Square) – Several concerned residents believe teachers and students in the School District of Philadelphia express antisemitism without impunity, including in an off-campus educator event they say excluded… Read More
Public Education
Report: Test scores still lagging post-pandemic(The Center Square) – New research suggests reading and math test scores still lag prepandemic levels as schools grapple with ongoing learning loss, an unconstitutional funding model and growing discontent… Read More