The 2024 State of Education report from the Pennsylvania School Boards Association found two-thirds of the state’s 500 school districts reported mental health needs as a challenge facing their …

With two months to go, the Souderton Area School District has trimmed the proposed 2024-25 school year operating budget deficit from $5 million to $4 million.

In an unusual move at this time of year, the Palisades School Board has sent the district budget proposal for the coming school year back to its fiscal oversight committee.

An early draft of the 2024-2025 Souderton Area School District operating budget shows a $5 million deficit. Michael Taylor, CPA, Board Secretary and Finance Committee member, told the school board …

As it officially begins its search for a new superintendent, Central Bucks School District wants to hear from residents, students and staff. A survey is available online for the public to share its thinking on the “traits, characteristics and priorities” it would like to see in the district’s next head administrator.

Amid a period of upheaval in the Central Bucks School District, planning for grade level realignment and full-day kindergarten is still moving forward, district interim superintendent Jim Scanlon said during a recent public meeting.

Two, now former, Republican members of the Central Bucks School Board used their resignation letters to further their criticism of the Democratic majority members.

Sometimes it’s a good thing that history repeats itself. It’s worth considering when it comes to funding public schools. The recent release of the public school assessments is a stark warning that …

On Nov. 7, residents of New Hope and Solebury will elect candidates they believe are best suited for the New Hope-Solebury School Board.

Pennsbury High School hosted its first homecoming dance in over 20 years after the student council took the initiative to bring back the dance for the class.Pennsbury is famous nationwide for “The …

Pennsbury High School hosted its first homecoming dance in over 20 years after the student council took the initiative to bring back the dance for the class. Pennsbury is famous nationwide for “The …

In the Sept. 21 issue of the Herald, there was a column entitled “Extremism that has infiltrated Pennridge is rampant.” The article is important because I believe the writer has shown what may …

It’s widely understood that November’s election in the Central Bucks School District will determine the course of the fourth-largest district in the state for years to come. The deeply polarized …

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro visited Neshaminy’s Maple Point Middle School Friday to talk about the availability of free breakfast at public schools across the commonwealth.

U.S. News & World Report has released its rankings of schools and districts for the 2023-2024 year. Led by New Hope-Solebury at ninth in the state, local school districts notched nine slots in Pennsylvania’s top 100.

In April, the Pennridge School Board signed a contract with Vermilion Education to consult on social studies curriculum. There has been strong public opposition at recent board meetings to both the …

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy is credited with leading the push for that state’s new science standards, adopted in 2020 by the NJ State Board of Education. The standards appear to be rigorous, …

As Pennridge School Board curriculum committee chair, it’s my responsibility to participate in planning and agenda setting meetings to be sure agenda items are ready to present at the following …

In a July 27 opinion piece, Senator Tracy Pennycuick, R-24, “set the record straight” on PASS (Pennsylvania Award for Student Success). To qualify for this scholarship program, families must live …

I taught students English at Cheltenham High School from 1966 to 2001. My former students agree that they received an excellent education in our school district. There was proper oversight and …