Public Education on the Table
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, a devout advocate for school choice, will likely get an earful when she meets with state education officials Monday to discuss investing in the nation’s public… Read More
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Lawmaker Says Plan to Replace School Property Taxes on the Way
Legislation to change the way districts are funded, which school officials have railed against, is expected to be introduced by the end of the month. Click here for full article…. Read More
Pennsylvania Senate GOP Readies for Another Assault on Pension Problem
One of Harrisburg’s perennial headaches is heading back to the legislative spotlight as Senate Republican leaders work to push a familiar pension bill through the chamber. Click here for full… Read More
Trump Education Budget Draws Cheers from School Choice Proponents but Concerns Others
Proponents of school choice in Pennsylvania are about the only ones cheering about President Trump’s education budget proposal that slashes overall funding by $9.2 billion but includes an unprecedented federal… Read More
Districts Share Strategies to Reach Low-Income Students, Narrow Academic Gap
Public resources devoted to education typically lean in favor of wealthier communities in Pennsylvania. But academic achievement doesn’t have to, some educators say. Click here for full article. Source: Bucks… Read More
Trump’s Budget Blueprint Pinches Pennies for Education
Yesterday President Trump released a proposed 2018 budget that calls for a $9 billion, or 13.5% cut for the U.S. Department of Education. Click here for full article. Source: NPR.org,… Read More
Trump’s Proposed Budget: An Overview of Spending Cuts and Increases
On Thursday, the Trump administration released a preliminary 2018 budget proposal, which details many of the changes the president wants to make to the federal government’s spending. Click here for… Read More
Michelle Obama’s Healthy School Lunch Program Could Change
One of Michelle Obama’s signature accomplishments as first lady may be in jeopardy under the Trump administration. A key lobbying group, the School Nutrition Association, released recommendations earlier this month… Read More
House Passes Bill Requiring Schools to Drill Students Annually on Reacting to Security Threats
The state House on Monday voted to require each public school building to conduct a school security drill every year instead of monthly fire drills. Click here for full article…. Read More
Call for Presenters for 2018 PA Principals Association Conference – Deadline is April 20, 2018!
The Pennsylvania Principals Association is requesting small group session proposals for its 2018 State Conference. The sessions must focus on one of the following four conference strands: Strategic/Cultural Leadership Systems… Read More