Governor Tom Wolf is vetoing budget-season legislation to substantially ramp up taxpayer support for private and religious schools in Pennsylvania. In Wolf’s veto message Tuesday, he questioned why Pennsylvania should… Read More
A delegation of principals, education leaders and staff from the Pennsylvania Principals Association, the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA) and the Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools (PARSS)… Read More
Also referred to as ‘summer learning loss’, here are ideas for making summer education more effective and accessible to students. When the end of the school year arrives, internet articles… Read More
Yes, we realize that, in past years, the June 30 date has sometimes been more a suggestion than a firm deadline to pass a spending plan. But judging by both… Read More
Among the 50 states, Pennsylvania ranks 17th overall in child well-being, according to a report released Monday. However, while it fares well in the education and health of its children,… Read More
A recording of the live webinar, Certification/Act 48/Act 45/PIL Updates is now available on the Certification Services website. You will find the recorded webinar and accompanying PowerPoint by going to… Read More
State Rep. Jason Ortitay, R-Cecil, has introduced legislation to change the way funds allocated under the $60 million school safety and security block grant program are disbursed. Observer-Reporter, June 15,… Read More
In Pennsylvania, good fiscal times may not necessarily mean good fiscal condition.The rage in the state Capitol right now is the surplus that state government rolled up in the almost-ended… Read More
Today’s culture is different and educating students is increasingly challenging, a group of panelists testified before the Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee. MDJOnline.com, June 13, 2019 Full story
While state leaders are heading into budget season with a projected general fund surplus of $866 million, some who follow state budgeting say the number paints a too rosy picture…. Read More