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The latest education-related news from PSBA and other sources

PA Public Education Foundation Awards and Student Showcase – watch LIVE!

On Sunday, October 15, the 2023 PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference kicks off with the annual PA Public Education Foundation Awards and Student Showcase. During the evening, student performers from around the state will entertain attendees between presentations for the 2023 Pennsylvania Education Innovation Awards… More

Free webinars assist students in the financial aid process

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will host a series of free webinars in September, designed to guide students and families in searching for scholarships, and in understanding the financial aid timeline… More

KCCC Director to speak at NPE national conference

Larry Feinberg, director of the Keystone Center for Charter Change, will be a guest panelist on PA charter school reform during the Network for Public Education's (NPE) national conference, Public Schools: Where Democracy Grows, on October 28-29 in Washington, DC. Click here to learn more and register… More

Voting for PSBA leadership now open

The slate of candidates for open PSBA leadership positions is now available on the revised PSBA website along with voting instructions. Voting is now open through October 27, 2023… More

New Office Hours starting October 1

Starting October 1, Office Hours with the PSBA Member Outreach team on myPSBA will be changing to these new dates and times to better meet your needs: Wednesdays from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., hosted by Lena Hannah Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., hosted by Jessica Portz Fridays from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m… More

September/October 2023 Bulletin released

Read the digital version on myPSBA or check your mailbox for a print copy. In this issue, learn more about community-engaged schools and after-school programming across the state. Plus, get a look at solar power in PA schools… More

It’s Back to School time! Hear from PSBA President David Schaap.

It’s back-to-school time! PSBA sends our best wishes for a successful academic year. Click here to watch a special message from PSBA President David Schaap… More

New grant available for students to earn college credits

The Perkins Innovation and Modernization (PIM) Program focuses on high schools preparing their students to be successful in future careers and providing students with innovative opportunities to earn college credits as well as gaining career experiences… More

School Leadership Conference: session descriptions online

Want to get a preview of conference learning opportunities? See the schedule on PaSchoolLeaders.org for a listing of all education sessions and descriptions. Sessions are organized into five tracks: The Effective School Board, Hot Topics in Education, School Boards 101, Employment and Engagement, and Efficient District Operations… More

2023 School Law Workshop – Registration open

Join us for an expert-level seminar designed for school law practitioners. The Pennsylvania School Board Solicitors Association’s (PSBSA) annual School Law Workshop, held at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in the Poconos on October 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m… More