Education
Shapiro’s support for Cheyney Univ. is welcome — and badly needed | Michael Coard
The HBCU needs equitable -- not just equal -- funding to make up for decades of racist underfunding
In Philly, city and schools leaders respond to Shapiro’s first budget
By Chanel Hill PHILADELPHIA — Following Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first budget address, Philadelphia city officials and education leaders have responded to the administration’s plans for education funding. “We applaud Gov. Shapiro for putting forward an ambitious proposal,” School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. said. “We are looking forward to engaging with Gov. Shapiro […]
Pointing to ‘lived expertise,’ Pa. Rep. Lee speaks out on the need for student loan forgiveness
'[E]very decision I make is shaped by the obscene amount of student debt I carry," Lee, D-12th District, said this week.
Temple, striking grad students reach second tentative agreement to end walkout
Officials at Temple University and striking graduate students have reached another tentative agreement to end a more than month-old work stoppage.
Teacher pensions are becoming a bigger share of educational costs. Here’s why | Analysis
There is enough money to pay pension benefits to current retirees. But there is not enough money to pay all promised benefits to future retirees.
U.S. House panel passes GOP bill mandating federal Parents Bill of Rights
Pa. GOP U.S. Reps. Glenn 'GT' Thompson, Lloyd Smucker voted 'yes'; U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, D-7th District, voted 'no.'
Pa. Gov. Shapiro proposes $44.4B spending plan in 1st budget address
The administration said the $44.4 billion spending plan aims to preserve the state’s flush coffers while still making investments to promote growth and continue funding pandemic-era relief programs.
Pa.’s schools are falling apart. This is one thing we can do about it | Opinion
This is not 'just' a local problem, or 'just' an urban or rural problem, it is a true statewide crisis
‘Parental rights’ advocates don’t really trust parents | Kathie Obradovich
The only ones getting protection are the powerful interest groups that the politicians can trust to get them reelected.
Minimum pay raise for teachers would boost interest in education careers, Pa. House lawmakers say
'We're losing teachers at an alarming rate that are certified, qualified, and experienced doing great things for kids,' East Pennsboro Area Superintendent Mike Robinson said.
Philly schools to offer digital mental health services to high school students
“The mental health of our students remains a top priority," Philadelphia Schools Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. said.
The next step in school funding: A rural-urban coalition to achieve educational equity | Opinion
Educational equity and justice will require more than a historical court ruling. It will require legislative action.