A new message greeted Manor Middle School students as they arrived for the first day of annual PSSA testing this week. "Choose to be distinguished," reads an eight-foot banner in the main lobby. The ...

Gov. Wolf joined Education Secretary Pedro Rivera, advocates, and educators this month to announce a significant reduction in standardized testing for elementary students. One test section will be ...

It’s April, and for many school children in Pennsylvania, that means it’s time for tests. The Pennsylvania Systems of School Assessment (PSSA) is an annual standards-based test. Students in grades 3 ...

PSSA testing is coming up later this month. It’s a time of year that often triggers a certain amount of anxiety in students. “It’s changing our routine,” said UPMC child psychologist Dr. Melissa Brown ...

PSSA testing began this week for students in third through eighth grade. It can be a long and stressful day, so giving them a healthy breakfast is especially important. Giant nutritionist Holly Doan ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) - Fourth grade teacher Brittainy Hambelton is already preparing her classroom for school starting in South Fayette next week, well aware that part of the school year is ...

HARRISBURG — Student scores in Pennsylvania System of School Assessment testing last spring improved statewide from 2022, according to results released by the Pennsylvania Department of Education this ...