Bill allowing teachers to carry guns could see Senate action
The state Senate is considering a plan to allow teachers and other school employees with permits to carry guns at work. WITF.org, June 26, 2017 Full story
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Pennsylvania’s state budget talks are stuck and video gaming terminals appear to be the dam
Not a lot got done, publicly, on the new state budget Monday and we think we know why: The intense quest to allow slot-machine style video gaming terminals at Pennsylvania’s… Read More
Protecting Our Children:
Trump budget threatens summer education source. Please click here for the full article.
Cigarettes, gambling and jobs:
What you need to know about Pa.’s budget deadline talks. Click here for the full article
Superintendents applaud House passage of Perkins Act
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School Leaders Supporting Literacy
The PA Principals Association will be coordinating a book donation project during the National Principals Conference in Philadelphia, July 9-11. Conference participants are encouraged to donate a book appropriate for the… Read More
Advocates fear school boost could be axed
Education advocates on Thursday said they’re worried that as state lawmakers strain to come up with a balanced budget they’ll balance the plan by shortchanging public schools. Tribune-Democrat, June 22,… Read More
CFEF Press Conference Today at 11 a.m. in Capitol Rotunda
The Campaign for Fair Education Funding (CFEF) will be holding a press conference today (June 22) at 11:00 AM in the Capitol Rotunda to underscore the importance of this funding… Read More
Days from the deadline, budget indecision in PA
With less than 10 days to the deadline for a new state budget, there is talk but little action — and even less agreement — on how to close a… Read More
New law: Career or technical students could earn high school diploma without Keystone exams
As state law stands, Pennsylvania is scheduled to begin requiring students in two years to pass standardized Keystone examinations in order to graduate high school. But with the signing of… Read More