Senate Confirms Ronald Tomalis as Secretary of Education
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Ronald J. Tomalis as Secretary of Education. Mr. Tomalis was nominated for the post in January by Gov. Tom Corbett. He most recently… Read More
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School Choice Tax Credit Bill Advances
By Robert Swift (Harrisburg Bureau Chief) – Citizen’ss Voice, Wilkes-BarrePublished: April 27, 2011HARRISBURG – The scope of a state business tax credit program that promotes school choice would expand greatly… Read More
PA Principals Association 2011 Election Results Announced
The results of PA Principals Association’s 2011 Election have been announced thanks to our Nominations Committee – Dr. Joan Crouse, chairperson, and members Brian Cashman, Sr. and Michael Gay, along… Read More
Tuition Voucher Update: SB 1 is Delayed in Senate
A proposal to create a school voucher program for Pennsylvania (Senate Bill 1) was approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee on Monday, April 11 with a vote of 15-11, but… Read More
2011 Safe Schools Conference – May 11-13, 2011
The 2011 Annual Safe Schools Conference, “Keeping Our Children Safe: Strategies for Schools and Communities” will be held at the Hilton Harrisburg, May 11-13, 2011. This conference will focus on creating… Read More
State Board of Education Meeting – Update on Chapter 12 Regulations
This week, the State Board of Education met to discuss and receive updates on a variety of issues, including the proposed Chapter 12 regulations on student nutrition/health and wellness which… Read More
PSEA President Responds to Governor’s Call for a One-Year Pay Freeze
James P. Testerman, president of the 191,000 members of the Pennsylvania State Education Association [PSEA], today responded to Gov. Tom Corbett’s call for school employees to consider a one-year pay… Read More
Keystone Exams Delayed
From the Office of the Secretary of Education: The 2011-2012 State Budget proposal presented by Governor Corbett includes many difficult decisions to address a significant budget shortfall. While the PDE… Read More
Governor Corbett Unveils Proposed 2011-12 State Budget
Gov. Tom Corbett unveiled his proposed 2011-12 state budget today. According to a PDE press release, the education budget continues to provide the necessary resources for basic education while reshaping… Read More
Pennsylvanians Opposed to Vouchers Respond to Committee Vote on Legislation
Spokespersons for the Pennsylvanians Opposed to Vouchers expressed disappointment in the vote by a legislative committee in support of voucher legislation. The coalition said the vote by the Senate Education… Read More