…hopefully before Gov. Tom Wolf launches debate on his 2016-17 proposal, which is now scheduled for a Feb. 9 unveiling. Click here for full article. Source: PennLive.com, Jan. 27, 2016….
…the Keystone Exams as a graduation requirement for two years appears poised to clear the final hurdles to become law. Click here for full article. Source: PennLive.com, Jan. 19, 2016….
…a fiscal code bill that could, in some ways, serve as a double for the Republican legislative majority’s policy platform. Click here for full article. Source: PennLive.com, Jan. 12, 2016….
…Republicans for a $30 billion spending plan designed to serve as a three-month truce in the state’s unending budget wars. Click here for full article. Source: PennLive.com, March 20, 2016….
…the legislature was doing the kicking – sending a more-or-less balanced budget to the governor’s desk earlier this month. Click here for full article. Source: PennLive.com, March 27, 2016….
…who speak English or attend charter schools. Senate Education Committee Chairs, Lloyd Smucker and Andy Dinniman, will be guests on PCN to discuss the new formula and how it will…
Although hard to imagine in today’s climate of fiscal austerity, 20 years ago the commonwealth was rolling in cash. Click here for full article. Source: PennLive.com, April 27, 2016….
…record of performance from being laid off when school districts are forced to furlough teachers in order to cut costs. Click here for full article. Source: PennLive.com, May 24, 2016….
…here for A Call to Action Flyer with instructions and talking points. Here is a form to send an email to House members urging a yes vote: http://salsa4.salsalabs.com/o/51238/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=18780 …
In recent weeks two Philadelphia suburban school districts adopted comprehensive policies addressing the rights of transgender students. Click here for full article. Source: PennLive.com, May 17, 2016….