There were few fireworks today as Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testified before the House appropriations subcommittee on the Trump administration’s 2018 budget proposal. NPR.org, May 24, 2017 Full story
Senate Bill 393, School Safety Options, would allow school board members to craft a district policy that permits approved personnel to carry guns on school grounds and in school buildings. … Read More
A recent report from public education advocates seeks to set the baseline for discussion on how to address challenges facing Pennsylvania schools. WITF, May 23, 2017 Full story
For teachers, the carefully controlled conditions of education research can seem ridiculous when the reality of the classroom involves regular interruptions, absences and general chaos. For full article – click here.
The Trump administration is proposing “the most ambitious expansion” of school choice in American history, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced Monday while giving few details on how the program would… Read More
A joint letter in opposition of HB 1213 is being hand-delivered to legislators in Harrisburg today. On behalf of school leaders across the state, we request your opposition to House Bill 1213. House… Read More
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has been a passionate proponent of expanding school choice, including private school vouchers and charter schools, and she has the clear backing of President Trump. But… Read More
The Trump administration has been promoting school choice, saying it can also benefit special needs students. But charter schools, funded with public money, often are criticized for keeping out students… Read More
If passed, House Bill 1213 could potentially cost the 500 districts in Pennsylvania $677.4 million a year, according to an analysis of revenue for the 2015-16 school year by the… Read More
After a four-year battle, backers of a proposed cyber charter school moved closer to opening what would be Pennsylvania’s 15th school that provides online instruction to students in their homes…. Read More