News & Blog

Free Guide: Preparing for TEIs in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania schools are navigating big changes in state testing. With all PSSA and Keystone exams going fully digital by 2026, educators are now responsible for preparing students for more than just content—they must build digital fluency and confidence with…

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has reached resolution on a long‑delayed budget. On November 12, 2025, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the FY 2025‑26 budget into law, a balanced plan of about $50.1 billion. For K‑12 schools and districts in Pennsylvania, the…

Pennsylvania schools face growing pressure to demonstrate success across multiple dimensions, not just test scores. If you’re a district leader, curriculum director, or principal in Pennsylvania, you’ve likely spent time analyzing your school’s Future Ready PA Index results and wondering how to move the needle on those…

Pennsylvania science teachers are at the forefront of a transformative shift in how science is taught. The newly adopted STEELS standards (Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability) mark a major departure from the state’s 2002 science frameworks.

In April 2024, Pennsylvania officially announced that by Spring 2026, all state-mandated standardized tests—including the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and Keystone Exams—will be administered online. While roughly 32% of districts have already started this transition, the upcoming mandate requires full statewide adoption, ushering in…