From the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (http://www.pennbpc.org): PBPC has released an analysis of the education components of Governor Tom Wolf’s proposed 2018-19 budget. The full report can be downloaded here. A blog post with a synopsis of the findings … Continued
By Michael Churchill, Attorney, Public Interest Law Center This post is in response to a Capitolwire column entitled “Challenging the argument that PA doesn’t provide for a ‘thorough and efficient system of public education.” Cherry picking numbers to suit your … Continued
Posted at https://www.clasp.org/blog/fulfilling-promise-postsecondary-education By Rosa Garcìa College costs have been on the rise for the past several decades. And it’s only getting worse. In recent years, college costs have outpaced income gains. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities noted that … Continued
Posted at https://www.clasp.org/blog/new-opportunity-low-income-students-earn-debt-free-degree By Lauren Walizer Both federal and state governments have a role to play in assuring better, more equitable postsecondary outcomes for our low-income students. The Debt-Free College Act of 2018 is distinctive for its proposal to establish a … Continued
From Pre-K for PA (http://www.prekforpa.org/): Access to high-quality pre-k is a fundamental building block of our state’s education system. Unfortunately, even with recent increases in state funding, more than 106,200 or 61% of eligible children who qualify for high-quality, publicly … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/02/22/armmewith-teachers-lead-opposition-trumps-plan-give-educators-guns Published on Thursday, February 22, 2018 by Common Dreams “Teachers, we must as a nation and profession, refuse to be armed. This is not a professional development that we are willing to participate in.” By Julia Conley, … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2018-02-16/education/report-low-pay-driving-pa-teacher-shortage/a61480-2 February 16, 2018 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Over the next ten years, 20,000 to 25,000 Pennsylvania teachers will retire. (SchoolPRPro/Pixabay) HARRISBURG, Pa. – Low pay is a likely factor … Continued
With support from the John Templeton Foundation and Luther Seminary, the Science for Youth Ministry team has created a free video curriculum. Just enter your email address below and you’re on your way. This incredible free resource comes with 4 downloadable videos, … Continued
From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): February 15, 2018 A new EPI paper by Rutgers Professor Emeritus Jeffrey Keefe finds that Pennsylvania’s public school teachers earn lower wages and lower total compensation (wages and benefits) when compared with similarly educated … Continued
From Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children (http://www.papartnerships.org): We’re happy to report that Governor Wolf’s proposed 2018-19 includes substantial investments in early learning, K-12 education and efforts to support strong parenting. See line items related to children’s investments. Below is PPC’s recap … Continued