Pennsylvania’s grim state budget forecast is getting gloomier. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and the Republican-controlled Legislature are facing a potential shortfall of nearly $3 billion through next summer, based on… Read More
Betsy DeVos, President Trump’s nominee for education secretary, has promised that she would enforce federal laws meant to protect students with disabilities, a move meant to reassure senators, advocates and… Read More
Just about two weeks before the governor gives his annual budget address, the state’s Independent Fiscal Office has released an updated revenue report. Click here for full article. Source: WITF.org,… Read More
The school choice debate in Pennsylvania may come to the foreground this legislative session with new Senate Education Committee Chairman John H. Eichelberger Jr., R-Blair, promising an aggressive agenda to… Read More
The board of the Pittsburgh Public Schools unanimously passed a resolution tonight declaring itself a “sanctuary” campus. Immigration agents would not be permitted on school grounds without permission from the… Read More
Warrior Run High School students and staff members have been recognized by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association for the success of the district’s vocational program. Click here for full article…. Read More
President Donald Trump said less about education on the campaign trail than almost any major-party nominee in recent history, except for a high-profile proposal on single issue: school vouchers. But… Read More
As they wrestle with budgets for the 2017-18 school year, business administrators have been told by the state group that represents their interests to prepare a separate spending plan —… Read More
Local school districts have received millions in back payments they were owed by the state for construction and renovation projects. “We’re very happy, very thrilled,” said Carbondale Area acting Superintendent… Read More
The Bethlehem Area School Board figured it could save about $1 million a year — enough to buy 13 buses, or put a dozen more teachers on the payroll —… Read More