How school funding in Pennsylvania shortchanges non-white students
Advocates calculate the state shortchanges the Lancaster district by $36.6 million a year, or $3,191 per student. Its enrollment is 87% non-white. Other predominantly non-white Pennsylvania districts also get less than a fair share, advocates say, while many predominantly white districts get more. LancasterOnline, Sept… More
Simulator trains educators, police for school shootings
The computer simulation — which looks similar to a video game — allows teachers, administrators, and police to train for crisis events in schools, including shootings. The Department of Homeland Security will offer the program free to schools starting Nov. 1 Education Week, Sept. 26, 2018 (Subscription may be required… More