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Coronavirus Standardized Testing Not a Victim of the Coronavirus Pandemic. But Should it Be?

State officials and educators are grappling with what to do about standardized tests this year.

Ashley Adams Ashley Adams March 23, 2021 4:51 pm EDT
Coronavirus First lady Jill Biden stands in front of a white board in a robotics classroom. She is wearing a white dress, a dusky pink blazer, and a pink mask over her mouth and nose.
Coronavirus First Lady Jill Biden Finds Teachable Moments amid Depths of Pandemic

She's still teaching, virtually from the White House, and can't wait to get back to the classroom.

Associated Press Associated Press March 8, 2021 4:23 pm EST
Coronavirus Bensalem Township School District Superintendent Samuel Lee speaks during a virtual hearing on education concerns. (Screenshot)
Coronavirus Pandemic-Related Costs Wreaking Havoc on PA School District Budgets

The pandemic has brought many financial challenges to all of Pennsylvania’s 501 school districts.

Ashley Adams Ashley Adams March 5, 2021 5:30 pm EST
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Coronavirus Educators, Wolf at Odds Over Vaccine Rollout

Several educational organizations—groups that aren’t always on the same side—are asking Gov. Tom Wolf to make vaccinating school staff against the coronavirus a priority.

Patrick Abdalla Patrick Abdalla February 12, 2021 11:26 am EST
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Education Here’s the Mess Betsy DeVos Left for Incoming Education Secretary Miguel Cardona

Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos left the department’s funding for low-income schools, protections for students with disabilities, and rights for survivors under Title IX in shambles.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright February 5, 2021 1:11 pm EST

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