Partners for Public Education: Resource Library

Contact Partners for Public Education for more information on any of these resource materials. 

  
Standardized Testing

Understanding Pennsylvania's Keystone Exams: All Pennsylvania students must take end-of-course tests in algebra, biology, and English literature. They are known as the Keystone Exams. The tests are given three times a year — in the winter, spring, and summer. Students receive a score of Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, or Advanced. Scores are mailed out following completion of the exam

Testing tips to help students succeed

 
Reading Resources

Partners for Public Education has developed handouts with reading tips and book suggestions from Pennsylvania educators designed to help young people make good reading practices a part of their everyday lives.

 
Arts and Music

• Inspiring a lifelong love of music and the arts

 
Parent Tips and Resources

• Suicide Prevention: Getting children the help they need (Updated January 2016)
• Make the most of parent-teacher conferences
• Simple steps to reduce student absenteeism
• New background check requirements for parent volunteers in schools
• Q&A: After-school programs help kids succeed

 
School Funding

• Access to high-quality education builds a stronger Pa. economy
• Infographic: Pennsylvania budget cuts hit poorest students hardest
• Other school funding resources   

Partners Post: 2016-17

• Partners Post: Changes coming to standardized testing (September 2016)

Partners Post: 2015-16

• Partners Post: Back to school days (August 2016)
• Partners Post: Celebrate the great things happening in PA schools (July 2016)
• Partners Post: Will lawmakers fund schools in the budget? (June 2016)
• Partners Post: What you should know about lead exposure in kids (May 2016)
• Partners Post: The facts you need about school funding and the PA budget (April 2016)
• Partners Post: Nutrition is the key to learning and good health (March 2016)
• Partners Post: Introducing students to world of business (February 2016)
• Partners Post: Ditch the stigma. Let's talk about mental health. (January 2016)
• Partners Post: The link between technology and student achievement (December 2015)
• Partners Post: Celebrate Pennsylvania schools (November 2015)
• Partners Post: Parents who advocate ‘make change happen’ (October 2015)
• Partners Post: Celebrate National Literacy Month (September 2015) 

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