Posted in: Data & Research

Commonwealth Education Blueprint – Vision Plan Realized

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During this episode, Heather Masshardt, director of policy services, discusses the Commonwealth Education Blueprint with David Hutchinson, PSBA’s 2019 president, and Mike Faccinetto, PSBA’s immediate past president.

Posted in: Student Programs

The Hidden Gem of Public Education

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In this episode of Keystone Education Radio, we are joined by Matthew Stem, deputy secretary of the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, and Dr. Lee Burket, director of the Bureau of Career and Technical Education, as they explore career and technical education as a vital part of the broader education system.

Posted in: Healthy Culture

Communicating Without Words

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During the 2019 PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference, social psychologist, bestselling author, Harvard lecturer and TED talk presenter Dr. Amy Cuddy sat down with us to share her expertise on nonverbal communication and its influence in the school atmosphere. She discussed the impact of the body on the mind; how teachers, students and staff communicate; and elements to be mindful of when communicating in the education setting and beyond.

Posted in: Student Programs

Educating Students Beyond the Classroom

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At Upper St. Clair School District, five unique programs immerse students in learning outside of the classroom and help them develop life ready skills.

Posted in: Student Programs

Artificial Intelligence as Middle School Education

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Montour School District saw the opportunity to teach for the future, preparing students for careers and life by launching America’s first Artificial Intelligence Middle School program in the fall of 2018.

Posted in: Equity

One District’s Move to Equity (Part 1)—Developing an Equity Program

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This two-part episode out of a three-part series focuses on how one school district in Pennsylvania has moved to embed equity into its education practice. In part 1, Mr. Ken Nickson, the coordinator of educational diversity, equity and inclusion at Erie Public Schools transports us to the diverse city of Erie and its school district.

Posted in: Giving Back

The Role of a Community Foundation

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The Basic Education Funding (BEF) equation is complicated and even where there is a solid budget and an existing education foundation at the school district level, there is an integral role that a community foundation can fill.