Pension reform fast-tracking at Capitol
The state Senate voted 40-9 Monday to reform Pennsylvania’s public pension systems by creating hybrid pension plans for new government workers. Sharon Herald, June 6, 2017 Full story
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Celebrating Anniversary of Basic Education Funding Formula!
Friday, June 2nd was the one year anniversary of the basic education funding formula being signed into law! Thank you @GovernorTomWolf & PA legislature for enacting #FairFundingPA formula a year… Read More
TITLE II DAY OF ACTION
Please Join AFSA, NAESP and NASSP for a National Day of Action on June 14, 2017! Join the national principals organizations for a coordinated national Day of Action to advocate… Read More
New pension plan being pushed by Senate appears to do less than their last pension bill
During a rare Sunday evening session of the state Senate, a pension bill that doesn’t appear to save any money for or shift much risk from taxpayers was positioned for… Read More
Delco officials call on state to adequately fund public schools
William Penn Schools Superintendent Jane Harbert says she lies awake at night grappling with a teacher’s complaint that the duct tape binding classroom books is failing. Rose Tree Media Superintendent… Read More
PA State Senate schedules Sunday committee meeting to take up a new pension reform effort
The state Senate Appropriations Committee has scheduled a meeting for Sunday evening to amend in proposed language of a long-sought reform to the state’s major public employee pension plans. PennLive.com,… Read More
Western Pennsylvania school superintendents urge more state education funding
A group of school district superintendents from across western Pennsylvania is urging state lawmakers to increase state funding for basic education. WTAE Channel 4, May 31, 2017 Full story
Bucks, Montgomery school district officials ask state lawmakers for more money for public education
Area school district superintendents, other administrators and school board members had a clear message for Harrisburg Wednesday during a roundtable discussion and news conference at the Centennial School District administration… Read More
Opinion: Medicaid cuts will hurt kids, K-12 education
Congress is making momentous decisions that could fundamentally reshape U.S. health care with a serious negative impact on our most vulnerable children. LehighValleyLive.com, May 30, 2017 Full story
Rural school districts face higher than average transportation costs
At some school districts across the region, transportation is costing more than the state average of $820 per student. The Center For Rural Pennsylvania recently released information on school district… Read More