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HARRISBURG, PA — In a move to overhaul the state’s education funding system, Pennsylvania House Representative Paul Friel, D-Chester, recently voted in committee to progress a piece of legislation, H.B. …
Pennsylvania Legislature Moves Forward with Equitable Education Funding Bill Read More
READING, PA — In a significant boost for public education in Berks County, Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) has successfully secured an additional $1 million for the Reading School District and …
Sen. Schwank Boosts Educational Prospects with Additional $1.5 Million in Block Grants for Reading and Antietam School Districts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Senators Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) have called for urgent reforms to rectify the state’s education funding system. The senators, both members of the Basic …
Pennsylvania Senators Call for Overhaul of State’s Education System: The Time to Act is Now Read More
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — The Basic Education Funding Commission’s recent approval of the 2024 Basic Education Funding Report has stirred up a political tempest in Pennsylvania. The contentious 8-7 vote …
Senator Kearney’s Optimism Sparks Debate on Basic Education Funding in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In what is being termed as a significant stride toward educational reform, the Basic Education Funding Commission has released its report, igniting spirited discussions among Pennsylvania’s political …
Basic Education Funding Commission’s Report Sparks Debate on Pennsylvania’s Education Future Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Yesterday, the Pennsylvania House Democratic Leaders expressed their support for a groundbreaking report and recommendations passed by the Basic Education Funding Commission. The plan outlines significant, targeted …
Pennsylvania’s Bold New Plan for Education: A Beacon of Hope or a Political Minefield? Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary, Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, State Representative Stephen Kinsey, and the School District of Philadelphia Superintendent, Dr. Tony Watlington, toured Anna …
Pennsylvania Education Officials Highlight K-12 Investments and Improved Test Scores at Philadelphia School Visit Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania school districts need an additional $6.2 billion to adequately educate students, according to a new analysis presented to lawmakers Tuesday.
Pennsylvania Schools Need $6.2 Billion Boost: Funding Hearings Kick Off with Urgent Appeal Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are set to undertake a historic effort this fall to reform the state’s education funding system, which was declared unconstitutional by a state court earlier this …
Historic Education Funding Reform Effort to Begin in Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Principal partners of Early Learning Pennsylvania (ELPA) express disappointment over the failure to expand state-funded pre-K programs and address the child care crisis in the 2023-24 Pennsylvania state …
Missed Opportunities: Early Learning Pennsylvania Urges Action on Pre-K Expansion and Child Care Crisis Read More