The question of what Pennsylvania’s House Republican majority will do about a $2.2 billion hole in the state budget is sending ripples of worry through some quarters. Associated Press, Aug…. Read More
Pediatricians have been clear: Early bell times can spell sleep deprivation for teens and, in turn, a decline in academic performance, an increased risk of car accidents and physical and… Read More
Allen M. Stearne School was one of eight Philly schools to receive a face lift this summer, but not because they were in dire need of repairs. Or at least not… Read More
Consolidations of local schools do not result in reduced expenses or increased academic achievement, but have produced a sense of loss of community. That’s according to a document created by… Read More
Personalized learning often receives high praise for tailoring to the individual needs of each learner. However, researchers at the National Education Policy Center (NEPC) have found that personalization is often… Read More
The Rockefeller Institute of Government released a report Wednesday that finds the Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) is deeply underfunded and faces greater challenges than other pension funds… Read More
Schuylkill County schools, like those across the state, are taking a tougher stance on truancy due to changes in the School Code that go into effect this school year. Republican Herald,… Read More
If Pennsylvania’s $2.2 billion budget gap isn’t filled soon, Governor Tom Wolf is indicating the commonwealth could be heading for major spending freezes. WITF, Aug. 23, 2017 Full story
Top state officials are warning that Pennsylvania’s deficit-strapped government is rapidly approaching a more severe stage in its seven-week-old budget stalemate, one in which Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf may have… Read More
Aside from taking a 10-minute break to go outside and view the eclipse, the House Republican Appropriations Committee spent a good chunk of Monday putting together their draft of a… Read More