PSBA News

Join Paul Brandus for the second installment of the Keynote Webinar Series

Last week, PSBA members had the privilege of hearing from Chuck Underwood, a pioneer in the field of generational studies. Underwood took attendees through the events that influenced the core values of the Greatest Generation… More

Philly teachers are being asked to donate their stimulus checks to the needy, including some colleagues

With steady paychecks and the ability to work from home, teachers are among the workers likely to fare better during the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic downturn… More

Hanover Area announces preliminary plans for drive-in graduation

The Hanover Area School District has notified parents that a modified graduation “ceremony” will be held at the Garden Drive-In. Students will remain in their cars with family at the drive-in, lined up in alphabetical order. They will receive their diplomas and the image “will be cast on the large screen… More

Keynote Webinar Series scholarship recipient announced

Yesterday, during the first installment of the Keynote Webinar Series with Chuck Underwood,  Methacton School District received a $1,250 scholarship that the district's school board can award to a graduating senior… More

Shutdown forces Midstate elementary school to get creative

Lori Suski, Superintendent of Middletown Area School District, says every student grades K-12 will have access to a one-on-one device. Suski says the plan to distribute iPads was in the works since the closure first began on March 16… More

Conference and summer events update from CEO Nathan Mains

After careful consideration and discussion, the PSBA executive team, along with the governing board, has made the decision to cancel the annual PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference scheduled for October 2020… More

CV schedules office hours for school counselors

Cumberland Valley School District has announced office hours for elementary and secondary school counselors to communicate remotely with families and students during the state mandated closure due to the coronavirus… More

Guidance for hosting virtual board meetings

PSBA is offering all member districts a year subscription to Zoom video conferencing services. In addition, PSBA released guidance to boards on hosting virtual meetings. Below is additional guidance on the requirements of advertising virtual meetings… More

Lower Merion Schools 3D Printing Coronavirus Face Shield Parts

Lower Merion School District is in the fight against the new coronavirus by way of 3D printing components for face shields used by healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 fight… More

Podcast covers how COVID-19 highlights inequities in education

A newly released episode of Keystone Education Radio covers how COVID-19 shines a light on inequity in the current public education system. Podcast Host Annette Stevenson is joined by PSBA’s Director of School Equity Services Dr… More