In recent weeks, proponents of overhauling Pennsylvania’s redistricting process with an independent citizens’ commission have been frustrated as their bills have been repeatedly gutted by the Republican majority in a… Read More
For the second time this month, a state House panel has stripped a bill that would have established an independent redistricting commission made up of citizens, and replaced it with… Read More
Every year, hundreds of kids are kicked out of suburban Philadelphia school districts for residency fraud. Maybe even thousands. This little-discussed corner of the K-12 world contains so many of… Read More
A bipartisan package of eight bills that aims to address business and industry workforce shortages and alleviate the mis-perception attached to career and technical education won House approval on Monday…. Read More
Proponents of school choice often argue that it’s the path to a better education system. While it’s a path that works for some children, it can end up leaving others… Read More
The pressure put forth by Pennsylvania public schools may not have eliminated a voucher proposal that threatens school funding, but they have won a temporary reprieve. Pottstown Mercury, April 27,… Read More
Very few government reports have had the staying power of “A Nation At Risk,” which appeared 35 years ago this month and stoked widespread concerns about the quality of American… Read More
It’s been nine weeks since teachers in West Virginia walked out of their classrooms to protest low wages and rising health care costs. That sparked a movement that has spread… Read More
Legislation that would give school districts the option of installing automated cameras on their school bus stop arms intended to detect vehicles that fail to stop when the bus’ red… Read More
A Pennsylvania lawmaker says public schools should hold school safety drills as frequently as fire drills. Rep. Tony DeLuca (D-Allegheny) says his proposal, House Bill 2259, would require schools to… Read More