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The latest education-related news from PSBA and other sources

Submit proposals now for PSBA’s 2023 Legislative Platform

Your school board is invited to submit proposals for consideration for PSBA’s 2023 Legislative Platform. The window for your board to submit proposals will be open May 20 – July 22. Please remember to include this on your board agenda for May, June or July and submit the online form to PSBA… More

PA Superintendent of the Year nominations requested

The Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA) is seeking nominations for 2023 Pennsylvania Superintendent of the Year. Candidates will be judged on the following criteria: leadership for learning, communication, professionalism and community involvement. Those seeking to nominate a Pennsylvania superintendent must first register on the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) Superintendent of the Year website… More

Grants webinar explores funding for digital access

Join Grants Office on May 24 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. for “Funding to Expand Digital Access for Education and Government Agencies,” a complimentary webinar covering the current funding landscape and solutions for connectivity projects… More

Second PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference keynote speaker announced

PASA and PSBA are pleased to announce John McDonald as a second keynote speaker for this year's School Leadership Conference! McDonald is the founder of ERCM Consultants and the executive director of school safety and emergency management for Jeffco Public Schools, a district of 83,000 students and 14,000 employees… More

PSBA Alliance Partner webinar: Empowering Community Success with Student Performance Analytics

Analytics are central to school district leadership teams’ ability to provide support for students and staff. In this complimentary webinar by PSBA Platinum Partner Frontline Education at 11:00 a.m. on May 24, hear how Millcreek Township School District incorporated analytics to monitor student performance with its instructional and building-level leadership teams… More

Apply to present or perform at School Leadership Conference!

Application deadline: June 15, 2022 PASA and PSBA are seeking relevant and compelling presentations for the 2022 conference! This year's event is scheduled to be held October 31 – November 1 at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in the Poconos. Presentation topics should appeal to a broad school leader audience. Learn more and apply… More

May/June Bulletin available now

The May/June issue of the Bulletin explores how schools are preparing students for the new workforce and highlights education innovation brought about by the pandemic. This issue also celebrates the first five years of the Success Starts Here campaign, which promotes the great things happening in public education statewide… More

PSBA Presents Representative Jason Ortitay with Champion of Public Education Award

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 9, 2022 –  The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) presented Representative Jason Ortitay (R-Allegheny) with a Champion of Public Education award during an advocacy day that drew more than 150 school leaders to the Capitol… More

PSBA Presents Representative Joe Ciresi with Champion of Public Education Award

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 9, 2022 – The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) presented Representative Joe Ciresi (D-Montgomery) with a Champion of Public Education award during an advocacy day that drew more than 150 school leaders to the Capitol… More

Nominations accepted now through May 20 for PSBA elected positions

Do you have strong communication and leadership skills and a vision for PSBA? Members interested in becoming the next leaders of PSBA are encouraged to submit an Application for Nomination to PSBA's Nominating Committee no later than May 20, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. See the website for details… More