The lawmakers who made a $5.1 billion proposal to change the way Pennsylvania funds education said they believed it would result in significant long-term benefits. An analysis released by the… Read More
On Friday, legislation introduced by state Rep. Jim Haddock (D-118, Pittston Twp.) passed in the state Senate to make sure those who died in largest terrorist attack in U.S. history continue to… Read More
Lawmakers are taking a serious look at implementing a structured literacy curriculum statewide as they see test scores showing half of Pennsylvania’s fourth-graders are reading below grade level. Click here for… Read More
School districts these days have the dual role to educate their students and support their ever-increasing mental health needs. Governor Josh Shapiro met with students and administrators at the Iroquois… Read More
A Democratic-sponsored proposal to boost public school funding by billions in the coming years and impose stricter rules on cyber-charter schools passed the Pennsylvania House on Monday in a test… Read More
A lot more money for public schools: it is the crown jewel and top budget ask for Governor Josh Shapiro and House Democrats, and it just passed. The bill also… Read More
Thousands of teaching positions in Pennsylvania were vacant or filled by someone on an emergency certificate in the past year, leaving education across the state in crisis mode, one industry… Read More
The education industry is bracing for potential job cuts and reduced raises as a major batch of coronavirus pandemic funding is set to dry up. Elementary and Secondary School Emergency… Read More
Pennsylvania lawmakers finalized a bill requiring that schools observe a moment of silence annually in recognition of September 11, moving the proposal to the desk of Gov. Josh Shapiro to… Read More
A vote split along party lines advanced House Democrats’ proposal to increase public education spending by $1.1 billion, setting the stage for a potential floor vote next week on an… Read More