From the People’s Emergency Center (http://www.pec-cares.org): A newly released report shows that homelessness among children and youth is increasing dramatically in Pennsylvania while rising unevenly in other states during School Year (SY) 2018-19. PEC reviewed the report from the National … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/05/24/moralmonday-event-elevates-progressive-push-third-reconstruction-resolution Published on Monday, May 24, 2021 by Common Dreams “We have the power to end poverty,” says Rep. Pramila Jayapal. “We must implement bold proposals that center the poor—providing housing, healthcare, climate justice, and equitable public education.” … Continued
From Fund Our Schools PA (https://www.fundourschoolspa.org/): When it comes to public school underfunding in PA, the facts are plain: 86% of the students in PA public schools attend school districts that are not adequately funded according to state law. For years, the … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-05-20/education/rescue-plans-funds-can-help-students-catch-up/a74372-1 May 20, 2021 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania schools will have some major federal help as they reopen their doors, and teachers want districts to use those … Continued
From Education Voters of Pennsylvania (http://www.educationvoterspa.org/): Pennsylvania will receive nearly $5 billion in one-time federal funding for K-12 schools in the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 through the Elementary and Secondary School Relief Fund (ESSER). Ninety percent of … Continued
From Fund Our Schools PA (https://www.fundourschoolspa.org/): As our case gets ready to go to trial this September, it’s more important than ever to share our stories of what it’s really been like in underfunded PA public schools all over the state. … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): The passage of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan was a solid start to address the challenges facing our country. But we have more work to do. The upcoming investment plans being proposed … Continued
From Pre-K for PA (http://www.prekforpa.org/): For more than a decade, Pennsylvania’s elected leaders have prioritized funding for high-quality early learning opportunities for our youngest children and in many cases, our most vulnerable citizens. This infrastructure is not only critical to … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-04-07/education/pa-education-funding-trial-date-set/a73835-1 April 7, 2021 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Pennsylvania ranks 44th in the nation for the amount of school funding that comes from the state, at only 38%. (Drazen/Adobe Stock) … Continued
From Education Voters of Pennsylvania (http://www.educationvoterspa.org/): Paying for college is one of the biggest worries facing Pennsylvania families – especially now. Governor Wolf wants to create a new program – the Nellie Bly Scholarships – for 44,000 students attending PASSHE … Continued