BEF Formula Explained in New PSBA Video
Math not your thing? Confused by the proposed formula proposed by the Basic Education Funding Commission? You’re not alone. PSBA has produced a short video to help explain the formula and how it… Read More
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Editorial: Budget Deals Must Be Reached Before Standoff Does Substantial Harm
Harrisburg’s budget impasse isn’t just a partisan staring contest threatening to hobble the commonwealth and those who count on it. There are principles at stake. Unfortunately, they include the principles that… Read More
Act II in Pennsylvania Budget Theatre Opens, Quietly
Gov. Tom Wolf and top Republican legislative leaders resumed their on-again, off-again talks on Pennsylvania’s delayed state budget Monday. While there was plenty of action, it was hard to see any… Read More
With Hundreds of Volunteers, School Districts Scrambling to Comply with Background Check Law
School districts across the Lehigh Valley are plodding ahead to comply with a new background check law that has been mired in confusion over who, among the hundreds of volunteers,… Read More
Senate to Begin Overhaul of No Child Left Behind Act
The Senate today begins debate on a sweeping overhaul of the No Child Left Behind Act, which set national education standards but quickly became unpopular with teachers and parents because… Read More
Campaign for Fair Education Funding Issues Statement on Governor’s Veto of Budget Bill
Calls on All Sides in the State Budget Debate to Come Together Around a Fair Funding Formula and Increased Support for Public Schools
Pennsylvania Principals Lead with Service
(Harrisburg, Pa.) — A group of principals from across Pennsylvania will spend time this summer “giving back” to the community. Members of the Pennsylvania Association of Elementary and Secondary School… Read More
How Are You Recharging This Summer?
Click here for blog post. Dr. Bill Ziegler is principal of Pottsgrove High School in Pottsgrove, PA. Follow him on Twitter @drbillziegler.
Gov. Tom Wolf Vetoes Republican Budget
After a whirl of activity Tuesday, the Republican majorities of the Pennsylvania House and Senate sent the governor a GOP-crafted budget, along with legislation to disband the state system of… Read More
Bill on Cyber Bullying Sent to Wolf
A bill that would make cyber bullying of children a punishable crime is awaiting Gov. Wolf’s signature. Click here for article. Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, July 1, 2015; ; PSBA Daily… Read More