State reviews requirements for PSSA, Keystone exams
As area students prepare for a second week of state tests, exams next year could look different. Republican Herald, April 10, 2017 Full story
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PA’s 500 school districts watching state budget negotiations
As the Pennsylvania legislature hammers out the state’s 2017-18 budget, Franklin County public school districts are joining others across the state in questioning what their state funding level will be…. Read More
IFO report says Wolf’s revenue estimates are “reasonable”
The commonwealth’s Independent Fiscal Office has released a study on whether Governor Tom Wolf’s proposed revenues for next year’s budget are realistic. WITF, April 7, 2017 Full story
PA Education Department introduces Equity and Inclusion Toolkit after incidents
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has announced a new resource to guide schools’ response to race and bias incidents occurring within their facilities. York Dispatch, April 6, 2017 (Subscription may… Read More
17 Illinois school districts suing state over funding
Illinois has failed to provide enough money to public schools to produce the “high-quality education” the state requires, forcing districts to cut programs, lay off staff and borrow money to… Read More
Education Secretary Rivera discusses education priorities, funding with northwest PA superintendent’
State Education Secretary Pedro A. Rivera this week met with a coalition of Northwestern Pennsylvania superintendents at the state Department of Education, discussing their needs and priorities, Governor Wolf’s vision… Read More
Bill to eliminate out-of-school suspensions for elementary school students introduced in House
A new bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday would eliminate most out-of-school suspensions for elementary school students in the commonwealth. ABC Channel 27, April 4, 2017… Read More
PA House passes trimmed-back state budget with no new taxes, modest school funding increase
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has voted 114-84 to move its first edition of a state budget bill for 2017-18. PennLive.com, April 4, 2017 Full story
Educators oppose Trump plan to scrap teacher-support program
Activities — and thousands of educators’ jobs — could be in jeopardy if Congress takes President Donald Trump up on his proposal to get rid of the Supporting Effective Instruction… Read More
Editorial: A good idea or meddling?
Montgomery County state Sen. John Rafferty, R-44, has come up with a plan designed to make it harder for school boards to raise taxes. Under Rafferty’s Senate Bill 406, which… Read More