OFF THE FLOOR: Two Democrats tout tax hikes as needed to fund education.
By Peter L. DeCoursey Bureau Chief Capitolwire HARRISBURG (June 5) – A pair of long-time rivals both toured the state Capitol on Tuesday to tout raising taxes to fund K-12 state public education funding. Philadelphia City Controller Alan Butkovitz and the …
PASBO/PASA Report: Third Consecutive Year of Cuts to Student Learning Opportunities As School District Finances Continue to Weaken
News Release HARRISBURG, PA – June 5, 2013—The Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials (PASBO) and the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA) have released the results of their joint annual school budget survey, “Third Consecutive Year of Cuts to Student …
Prioritize Schools and Communities Over New State Tax Cuts, Local Officials Urge Harrisburg
(June 4, 2013) Better Choices for Pennsylvania Coalition Press Release Local officials from across Pennsylvania came to Harrisburg today with a message for state lawmakers: prioritize investments in our schools, county health services, and infrastructure over new tax cuts. Years of …
April 30 Press Conference: PA School Funding Campaign Calls for Restoration of State Funding for Student Programs and Services and Long-Term Plan for School Funding Fairness
FOR RELEASE on Tuesday, April 30 – 10:00 a.m. CONTACT: Ron Cowell 412-298-4796 cowell@eplc.org School Funding Campaign Calls for Restoration of State Funding for Student Programs and Services and Long-Term Plan for School Funding Fairness HARRISBURG—(April 30, 2013)—Members of the …
Governor signs into law a bill that will establish a Special Education Funding Commission
(April 25, 2013) Gov. Tom Corbett today signed legislation that will lead to overhauling the way future state funding for special education is distributed to school districts. The legislation, which had strong support in the House and Senate, creates a 15-member commission to develop a …
Special education funding legislation on the Governor’s desk
(April 9, 2013) The Senate on Tuesday voted to send legislation to Gov. Tom Corbett that would establish a 15-member commission to develop a special education funding formula to replace an archaic one that is more than two decades old. Corbett has …
Gov. Corbett’s Special Education Proposal Exploits a Broken System
(February 26, 2013) For more than two decades the state has distributed special education funding based on an outdated calculation that 16 percent of the students in each school district receives special education services. In reality, some districts serve nearly …
PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATION POLICY FORUM- February 13, 2013
Governor Corbett’s Proposed Education Budget for 2013-2014 PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATION POLICY FORUM (Harrisburg) “Capital Region Breakfast Series” Wednesday, February 13, 2013 SPEAKERS: An Overview of the Proposed 2013-2014 State Budget and Education Issues : Sharon Ward, The Pennsylvania Budget and Policy …
Equity and Excellence Commission Delivers Report to Secretary Duncan
Posted on February 20, 2013 by Cameron Brenchley HOMEROOM- the official Blog of the USDE The need to improve the country’s education system is urgent, according to the Co-Chairs of the Equity and Excellence Commission who formally presented their report …
Proposed Education Budget FY 2013-2014
Proposed Education Budget FY 2013-2014