Delivering his first budget address after a historic ruling finding Pennsylvania’s school funding unconstitutional, Gov. Josh Shapiro said his plan reflected a “significant down payment” toward a solution. But while… Read More
Like recent governors before him, Gov. Josh Shapiro prepares to give his first state budget address Tuesday with education funding issues dangling over his head. Click here for full article…. Read More
The Democrat wants more money for community development programs, childcare and tech research; he’s planning a tax break for teachers, police officers and nurses; and he may take a stab… Read More
Millions of state dollars could be used to provide financial aid to education students across Pennsylvania under a new proposal that aims to bolster the state’s teacher pipeline after it… Read More
If you look at other states’ funding formulas and the systems supporting them, it’s clear the solutions — shaped by a patchwork of court rulings and the political dynamics at… Read More
In a poll of 800 voters conducted February 1-7 by Susquehanna Polling and Research, 98% of respondents said early childhood education is important. Asked about state funding, 78% supported spending… Read More
A 2010 federal law that boosted nutrition standards for school meals may have begun to help slow the rise in obesity among America’s children. The national study found a small… Read More
The expanded reach is needed, according to the Pennsylvania School Boards Association. It just released its seventh annual State of Education report. For a third year in a row, student… Read More
A new bill with bipartisan support calls for improved mental health support for educators as teachers, principals and school staff members continue to struggle with depression, burnout and stress. Click… Read More
Governor Josh Shapiro announced that more than $8 million in competitive Safe Schools Targeted grants have been awarded to 166 schools in Pennsylvania to improve school safety. Grants can be… Read More