Maddie Hanna

Unlike an earlier version, the law won’t force any schools to change how they teach reading — a topic that has been the subject of national debate amid a rising movement pushing structured literacy.

Board member Kimberly Garrison has continued to face calls to step down after being accused of making antisemitic statements.

Teachers say they want to educate students and encourage critical thinking but not sway those still forming their own opinions — all while recognizing the differing partisan views in their classrooms.

Pennridge is one of a number of area districts that flipped to Democratic control in last year’s elections and has been at the center of culture war battles.

Under the new policy, the district has removed seven books and graphic novel series, deeming them “age-inappropriate.” That’s on top of 18 the district removed based on the old policy.

Lower Merion said messages received by middle schoolers were "nearly identical" to those in other states, where some reported texts that said they had been selected to pick cotton on a plantation.

The lawsuit against the teaching guidelines was brought by a group of western Pa. school districts, teachers, and parents, and funded by the conservative Thomas More Society.

Officials said there was no evidence Kevin Siegel accessed child pornography on school property, or that the alleged crimes involved any students.

McMahon champions "parental rights" and school choice, and leads a think tank that opposes transgender rights.

The dinner was hosted by HIAS Pennsylvania, an immigrant services and refugee resettlement agency. In the wake of Donald Trump’s reelection, clients are "sad and afraid," its leader said.