Parents should inquire about the graduation rates of cyber charter schools in comparison to their home district before deciding to enroll their children in a cyber charter school. Over 90% of PA's Public School Districts have a full-time online learning program.
Parents are encouraged to review all the facts before they choose a full-time online school option for their children. Please visit https://t.co/thJtYxjJC7
Just announced via @PADeptofEd in cooperation with the Department of Health: All students to wear face coverings at all times, while in school. This extends to instances when students and staff are able to maintain a six-foot social distance. Read more on https://t.co/VzcoJcDdrs.
There are widespread rumors that I will soon be announcing a statewide school building closure or cancelling classes this fall.
I want to be clear: I am not closing school buildings or cancelling classes.
The UDASD is releasing preliminary information about the reopening of schools. Visit https://t.co/LHFlSEi9xV to read the fact sheet that was released today.
In order to keep as many Pennsylvanians as possible safe, schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year.
Special thank you to everyone who is doing their part to ensure our kids continue to learn and grow, even during these tough times.
Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures to protect everyone’s health and safety.
We’ll share information very soon on the collection of resources available to support school communities in this new environment.
This new legislation:
✅ maintains funding for schools
✅ protects our educator workforce
✅ creates flexibility around the 12-week student teacher training requirement
✅ pauses other statutory provisions unworkable due to #COVID19
More info coming soon. https://t.co/CD2D614i0W
We're all operating in unprecedented times.
That doesn't mean students should stop learning.
We partnered with Pennsylvania's IUs + @pattanupdates to develop resources schools can use to create + implement Continuity of Education plans.
Find out more: https://t.co/1I61KIJHXZ
Protecting the health and safety of students, families, teachers, and all employees who work in our schools is paramount during this national health crisis - we must continue our efforts to mitigate the spread of #COVID19.
More about this announcement: https://t.co/rFrLs8KjGA
PSBA announces free Zoom licenses for PSBA members to support through challenging times. Expanded license goes beyond, offering streaming option for public accessibility to virtual board meetings. Visit https://t.co/RQoQJbMY5f to opt-in.