Pittsburgh Public Schools May Become ‘Sanctuary’ Campus
In what would be a mostly symbolic move, the Pittsburgh Public Schools could soon become the state’s first K-12 school system to declare itself a “sanctuary” campus. Click here for… Read More
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Opinion: The Consequences of Cutting Music Programs
Creativity and music are intrinsically linked. Our current educational model completely misunderstands the power of music and the role it plays in enhancing the lives of children. There is irrefutable… Read More
DeVos Pledges Not to Undo Public Education, Pushes Choice
In a sometimes contentious confirmation hearing, education secretary pick Betsy DeVos pledged that she would not seek to dismantle public schools amid questions by Democrats about her qualifications, political donations… Read More
PA Getting Nearly $20 Million in Credit Rating Settlement
The Pennsylvania attorney general’s office has announced a settlement with financial services company Moody’s over misleading credit ratings. Click here for full article. Source: WHYY Newsworks, Jan. 18, 2017.
Editorial: Property Tax Bill is Faulty
Pennsylvania needs major property tax reform. For far too long, state legislators have refused to take sufficient responsibility for state-level education funding. Click here for full article. Source: Republican… Read More
Questions Burn in Capitol Over How Wolf will Handle Deficit
It’s what everyone in the Pennsylvania Capitol is asking: How will Gov. Tom Wolf balance his budget proposal without a major tax increase? Click here for full article. Source: Associated… Read More
Why is Pennsylvania’s Budget out of Whack?
Gov. Tom Wolf is about three weeks out from the unveiling of his third state budget proposal. But in recent weeks the backdrop for that plan — including proposed prison… Read More
Why PA School Property Tax Reform Won’t Make Your Bills Go Wway
The school property tax elimination bill gaining traction in Harrisburg would only allow 2% of Pennsylvania’s school districts to totally cut their tax levies, according to a new analysis. The Pennsylvania… Read More
Drive to Kill School Property Tax Headed Back to Legislature
Debate over school property taxes in Pennsylvania is expected to return to the Legislature in 2017. Senate supporters say the Nov. 8 election provided the necessary votes to eliminate school… Read More
Most School Districts to Raise Taxes as State Money Doesn’t Cover Rising Costs
Most school districts can be expected to raise property taxes for the 2017-18 school year, the leader of a statewide school business officials group says. Click here for full article…. Read More