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
This summer the US Supreme Court is expected to decide whether or not to hear Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue. If they hear the case, their decision will have… Read More
As the school year draws to a close, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is encouraging students to acknowledge educators who’ve impacted their lives by nominating a teacher for the… Read More
When it comes to the future of public education in Pennsylvania, some state lawmakers have some studying ahead of them. Full Story
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf plans to veto legislation passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature to substantially expand taxpayer support by $100 million for private and religious schools in Pennsylvania. Full Story
Pennsylvania’s Senate is backing legislation that supporters say give school districts and private schools more options to hire armed security guards. The bill passed 32-17 on Tuesday, with a handful… Read More
In the wake of the Parkland shooting, Pennsylvania’s Legislature last year poured $60 million into school safety funding while also creating a statewide tip line to report threats of violence…. Read More
Legislation to substantially expand taxpayer support for private and religious schools in Pennsylvania won passage Tuesday in the Republican-controlled Legislature, although Gov. Tom Wolf is signaling that he will block… Read More