…are busy at the Capitol working to change the rules governing standardized testing for high school students as well as evaluating and furloughing teachers. PennLive.com, June 20, 2017 Full story…
…a budget stalemate dragged on and the Democratic governor vowed to veto a short-term spending package that the GOP began advancing. Click here for article. Source: WPXI.com, Sept. 16, 2015….
According to a new report, Pennsylvania needs to strengthen its investments in children. The report ranked the commonwealth based on health, economic well-being and education. PAHomepage.com, June 13, 2017 Full…
…on Thursday by the Basic Education Funding Commission, the GOP and Wolf disagree on one thing: when to start using it. Click here for article. Source: Pennlive.com, June 19, 2015….
…living without one start to pinch a much broader cross-section of their voting constituents. Click here for full article. Source: Pennlive.com, Aug. 16, 2015; PSBA Daily Edition, Aug. 18, 2015….
…and educators and next steps in communicating with families, stakeholders and the community about the new PSSA. Please register for 2015 PSSA Overview and Outreach on Jul 30, 2015 1:00…
…off-again talks on Pennsylvania’s delayed state budget Monday. While there was plenty of action, it was hard to see any discernible progress. Click here for article. Source: Pennlive.com, July 7, 2015….
The Senate Education Committee on Tuesday unanimously voted to approve legislation that provide for a new funding formula designed to more equitably distribute state dollars to school districts. Click here…
…Steve Bloom, R-North Middleton Twp., said ensures “the very best teachers remain in the classroom” in the event layoffs are necessary. Click here for article. Source: Pennlive.com, June 23, 2015….
…Republican obsession with privatizating liquor sales, said Tuesday he told GOP leaders the budget talks “can’t be held hostage to booze.” Click here for article. Source: Pennlive.com, June 23, 2015….