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Shapiro's first Pennsylvania budget stresses schools, reserves
Gov. Josh Shapiro is proposing a hefty an increase in aid to Pennsylvania's schools in his first budget delivered Tuesday to the Legislature.
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K-12
Girls wrestling may soon become an officially recognized sport in Pa.
Pennsylvania has now reached the 100-school threshold to move forward with sponsorship by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association.
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COMMENTARY: It's time to remove cost barriers to early breast cancer detection
The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 8, would remove out-of-pocket costs and require 100% coverage for preventative breast cancer screenings and genetic testing. Proponents say it would be the first of its kind in the nation.
Higher Education
Six years after hazing death, Penn State plans to drop the Greek life oversight it championed
The university is planning to ease its oversight of fraternities and sororities, six years after implementing policies to increase monitoring and compliance in response to a hazing death of a student.
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COMMENTARY: To address teacher shortage, first make schools a great place to work
Recruitment is an important strategy in getting more people invested in the teaching profession. But it's not the only one. Just as important is finding a way to hold on to the good teachers already in the classroom.